• BUSINESS

  Free fall

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 22/03/2021

  » Yangon is burning: Plumes of smoke rose into the skyline in the north of the city every day last week. Large parts of Myanmar's biggest city and main commercial centre resembled a battle zone after the military junta imposed martial law in several neighbourhoods.

• BUSINESS

  Myanmar business mood darkens amid Rakhine outrage

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 24/09/2018

  » Myanmar is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment and spur economic development. A diplomatic offensive to improve the country's tarnished international image is part of the campaign, but western companies are not being swayed.

• BUSINESS

  'Suukyinomics' taking hold

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 04/02/2019

  » Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi has relaunched the government's drive for economic development based on attracting foreign investment, streamlining bureaucratic procedures, improving infrastructure and utilising the enthusiasm and skills of the country's youth.

• BUSINESS

  Myanmar's new investment push

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 14/01/2019

  » The government of Myanmar is hoping this year will be a watershed for the country's investment and development plans. The emphasis is firmly on liberalisation and attracting foreign investors, as well as involving the local business community in the expected economic resurgence.

• BUSINESS

  Game changer

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 06/08/2018

  » Myanmar's new Companies Law has come into force amid widespread acclaim. It will eliminate layers of bureaucracy and streamline the company registration process, which will also offer greater investment opportunities for foreign businesses.

• BUSINESS

  Minister on a mission

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 09/07/2018

  » Soe Win has been in his post for less than two months, but already there are significant signs that Myanmar's new finance minister is ready to deliver on the government's commitment to boost economic growth.

• OPINION

  Myanmar inches toward repatriation

  News, Larry Jagan, Published on 04/06/2018

  » Myanmar is ready to receive all the Muslim refugees who have fled to Bangladesh who want to return, according to senior government officials. Preparations are in place for their immediate return, said the minister in charge of the repatriation and resettlement programme.

• WORLD

  Myanmar powers up

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 11/12/2017

  » The government of Myanmar has made energising the power sector an urgent priority, aiming to provide electricity to the whole country by 2030 at the latest. While hydroelectric dams will provide most power needs, new gas-powered plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will increase the supply in the medium term. International finance and expertise are being sought, with abundant business opportunities for foreign firms.

• OPINION

  China seeks to shore up its influence in Myanmar

  Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 09/01/2021

  » China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to arrive in Myanmar on Monday on a critical two-day visit. It is intended to further strengthen Chinese influence in the country, in light of the changing international dynamics in the region, amid fears that China's sway is beginning to wane.

• OPINION

  Post-election foreign policy rebalances westward

  Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 19/12/2020

  » Myanmar's foreign policy is set to undergo a significant shakeup in the coming year as the government readjusts to the changing international environment in a post-election, post-Covid and post-Trump era. In the middle of these evolving dynamics, Myanmar will increasingly become a major focus of attention -- and be a dominant determinant of the balance of power within Asia.

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