• WORLD

  Myanmar 'unwilling to probe Rohingya abuse, UN must act'

  AFP, Published on 09/10/2018

  » Myanmar is "unable and unwilling" to investigate its abuses against Rohingya Muslims, a UN rights envoy has said, bolstering calls for the country's generals to be hauled before an international court.

• BUSINESS

  Harvesting hope

  Asia focus, Published on 08/12/2014

  » Rice exports from Myanmar are expected to rise 25% to 1.5 million tonnes in the current fiscal year despite a decline in sales to China, says an industry leader.

• BUSINESS

  Myanmar bowing out in style as Asean chair

  Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014

  » Myanmar is preparing to wind up an eventful year as the chair of the Association of South East Asian Nations, with a summit this week in Nay Pyi Taw that will welcome Southeast Asian heads of government as well as other regional leaders and US President Barack Obama.

• LIFE

  The next big bite

  Asia focus, Published on 27/10/2014

  » As Myanmar continues to open up to the world, a new consumer class is emerging, and along with it taste for western-style fast food, which has encouraged some international brands to set up shop in the country.

• BUSINESS

  Welcome mat for foreign banks a positive step

  Asia focus, Published on 06/10/2014

  » Myanmar's move last week to award licences to nine foreign banks has won praise from analysts, who see it as a major step toward liberalising the country's rigid financial sector and paving the way for more foreign direct investment.

• BUSINESS

  E-visas a welcome step as Myanmar woos more visitors

  Asia focus, Published on 08/09/2014

  » While talks to allow visa-free access to Myanmar from Thailand remain stalled, the government of Myanmar has begun accepting electronic visa applications, which are expected to make travel formalities easier and increase tourist numbers.

• BUSINESS

  Busy Signals

  Asia focus, Published on 01/09/2014

  » Myanmar has seen a small revolution in its telecommunications sector over the past three years, with two licensed foreign providers and a state-owned company creating new, affordable ways for local people to communicate. But despite the influx of cheaper Sim cards and soaring subscriber growth (albeit from a negligible base), not all users are content.

• BUSINESS

  Banks await big decision

  Asia focus, Published on 28/07/2014

  » Thai banks lead the Central Bank of Myanmar’s nomination list for foreign bank licences, scheduled to be awarded later this year, say banking industry sources.

• BUSINESS

  Opportunity next door

  Asia focus, Published on 15/07/2014

  » Thailand’s commercial banks are pulling out all their firepower in a bid to be among the top candidates for licences in Myanmar as the once reclusive country prepares to open its doors to foreign banks by the end of this quarter.

• BUSINESS

  The next frontier

  Asia focus, Published on 30/06/2014

  » The planned opening of the Yangon Stock Exchange next year could attract many of the country’s leading corporations to be listed, say advisers.

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