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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. Michael Drexler, 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.
Challenges facing agriculture in SE Asia
Published on 06/06/2013
» Agriculture has been an engine for economic growth and development in Southeast Asia, lifting millions out of poverty and positioning the region and potential powerhouses, such as Myanmar, to be a source of global food security. Today the region faces new challenges to meet growing demand, with risks from natural resource scarcity, shocks from food price volatility, and climate change.
Closer collaboration between mining and infrastructure
Published on 06/06/2013
» Mining and infrastructure are two industries that go hand-in-hand. Closer collaboration between the two sectors has the potential to unlock greater benefit and value for regional economies and societies.
'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.
Weary winners Nigeria closer to World Cup
AFP, Published on 06/06/2013
» Nigeria shrugged off travel weariness and missing stars to defeat Kenya 1-0 Wednesday and take a significant step toward reaching the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mobilising on Twitter, Turkish protesters risk arrest
AFP, Published on 06/06/2013
» Angered by the lack of coverage of Turkey's violent crisis in the country's mainstream media, Turks are mobilising via Twitter and Facebook, prompting police to arrest users they accuse of spreading subversion.
Sukkhachart denies car scam tie
News, Published on 06/06/2013
» The son of Labour Minister Padermchai Sasomsap has denied owning a fire-gutted white Lamborghini at the centre of a tax evasion probe.
Government blasts Moody's rice loss claims as exaggerated
News, Published on 06/06/2013
» The government has rejected the claim by Moody's Investors Service that losses from the rice-pledging scheme totalled 200 billion baht for the 2011-12 harvest season.
Sam Rainsy refused entry into Thailand
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 06/06/2013
» Cambodian opposition party leader Sam Rainsy has been denied entry into Thailand, Foreign Ministry spokesman Manasvi Srisodapol said yesterday.