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'Digital divide' challenges Myanmar
Published on 06/06/2013
» A robust information and communication technology sector is critical for any country’s competitiveness and integration with the global economy. But Myanmar faces considerable challenges in the form of weak infrastructure, electricity shortages, a “digital divide” and low consumption.
Building a financial ecosystem in Myanmar
Published on 06/06/2013
» The pace of Myanmar’s development will depend in large part on its success in attracting foreign investors to help modernise the country. But setting investment policies to encourage responsible investment, economic growth and inclusive financial markets will be a challenge. <b>Michael Drexler</b>, senior director of Investors Industries for the World Economic Forum, discusses some of the challenges faced by the country in creating a financial and economic ecosystem conducive to development.
Myanmar's new corruption challenge
Published on 01/06/2013
» Myanmar has the potential to quadruple the value of its economy to $200 billion by 2030 if it presses on with reforms, embraces technology and shifts away from agriculture.
'Future proofing' the agriculture sector
Published on 01/06/2013
» Asian economies stand vulnerable to climate change. Some of the most significant impacts are expected to hit the agriculture sector.
WEF report: East Asia enters the era of hyper connectivity
Published on 31/05/2013
» World Economic Forum information and communications technology expert Danil Kerimi explains how truly understanding and harnessing digital globalisation can help all Asean nations to compete in the global marketplace.
Opinion: Share the value of Myanmar’s natural resources
Published on 31/05/2013
» Patrick Alley, co-founder and director of Global Witness, and Terry Heymann, director of Responsible Gold at the World Gold Council, argue that Myanmar must act swiftly to come up with a sustainable plan to make sure investment in its natural resources benefits the whole nation.
Stiglitz: Austerity 'cure' may kill
Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 01/06/2012
» The world economy will become increasingly uncertain as weak conditions in the euro zone and the United States have barely improved, says Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Laureate in Economics.
WEF Blog: East Asia steers a course through future risks
Published on 01/06/2012
» From floods to bombs to financial crises, participants at the World Economic Forum on East Asia engaged in a lively debate on how the region can improve its resilience to a varied set of risks. Supporting economic growth, participants agreed, was a key part of risk management:
WEF Blog: Gerald Lawless on Shaping East Asia
Published on 01/06/2012
» During this World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012, Gerald Lawless, Co Chair of the Meeting, took the time to answer some of Forum:Blog’s questions about how he sees the future of Shaping East Asia.
Yingluck, Wirjawan speak at WEF
Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 31/05/2012
» Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Indonesia's Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan outlined their countries' economic aims on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting in Bangkok on Thursday, with both emphasising fundamentals.