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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Priced out of the market
Asia focus, Published on 06/05/2014
» As Myanmar lures more and more companies looking to tap Asean’s newest frontier market, real-estate prices have skyrocketed in Yangon, creating a domino effect that has raised rental costs for offices and residences alike, causing another headache for the foreign investors.
Myanmar’s telecom dividend
Asia focus, Published on 21/04/2014
» As Myanmar starts to see the development of its telecom sector after decades of inactivity, the investments by multinational businesses are creating an opportunity for new jobs for skilled Myanmar workers, especially those who have some kind of experience abroad.