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Thilawa economic zone to open in June
Published on 23/04/2015
» YANGON — The first special economic zone in Myanmar will be put into commercial operation by the end of June, an official said on Thursday.
Suzuki plans second Myanmar plant
AFP, Published on 04/04/2015
» TOKYO - The Japanese automaker Suzuki plans to invest tens of millions of dollars to build a second plant in Myanmar, seeking to make quick inroads in the country's growing market, a report said on Saturday.
Wacoal to set up factory in Myanmar
Published on 19/03/2015
» OSAKA — Lingerie maker Wacoal Holdings Corp said Thursday it will set up a production base in Yangon, the fifth country for Wacoal to have such a base in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.
Busy on all fronts
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» Japan has high hopes that its Asean partners are ready to embrace its self-conviction as a trend-setter for the rule of law as Tokyo begins to assert itself more confidently in the regional and global debate.
Jetro: China's loss not necessarily Asean's gain
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» While China is losing its appeal as a destination for Japanese investors as tensions between the two giants rise, the conventional wisdom that Asean is drawing more Japanese investment as a result may be overstated, a new survey suggests.
Dhammazedi bell search a 'fraud'
Published on 11/11/2014
» Politicians, legal experts and historians have said the highly publicised recovery attempt of the Dhammazedi bell that ended fruitless was a national shenanigan and organisers should be charged with fraud.
Time to catch up
Asia focus, Published on 20/10/2014
» No one is disputing the huge strides that Myanmar has made since the military government gave way to a new regime four years ago. As the country engages with the world for the first time in five decades, foreign investors have been exploring the possibilities on Asia’s newest frontier.
A productive and exciting 2015 awaits developing Myanmar
Business, Published on 15/10/2014
» Some people may feel the development of Myanmar has slowed down and that investors and others may be taking a wait-and-see approach pending the results of next year's general election. In fact, things are still progressing in the country, with a series of ongoing developments intended to lay strong foundations for the future.
Thilawa shares to go on market
Published on 23/09/2014
» Shares of the Thilawa Special Economic Zone in Rangoon Division will be sold through an over-the-counter stock market, according to a project official.
Myanmar seeks SEZ investors
Published on 06/09/2014
» YANGON: Local and foreign companies are being sought to bid for construction projects in a special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar's western state of Rakhine, officials said on Saturday.