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Myanmar to experience higher economic growth than ‘Developing East Asia’,...
Following recent institutional and policy reforms and international re-engagement, Myanmar can expect economic growth to reach 8.5 percent this year and next, says a press release published by the...
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Myanmar sees US$3.8 billion in FDI in first 8 months of 2014 fiscal year
Foreign direct investment in Myanmar stands at US$3.8 billion [K3,800 billion] for the first eight months of the 2014-15 fiscal year provided
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'I didn't expect the market to open so fast'
Entrepeneur U Htun Htun Naing has been an information technology pioneer in Myanmar for nearly 15 years. His adventures in IT began in 2001 when he launched BEE Cyberland, a firm that focussed on...
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ASEAN energy interconnectivity: How Myanmar could benefit
Another piece of cross-border electricity cooperation in Southeast Asia is moving into place in a jigsaw of development projects that could ultimately benefit Myanmar.
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Resurgent interest in a Kra canal poses threat to Dawei project
China is showing interest in reviving long-standing proposals for a deep-water canal through ...
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Tax revenue key to addressing budget deficits, say experts
The government needs to adopt sound and appropriate policies to generate more tax revenue for the national budget, experts said at a workshop in Yangon on March 6.
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Export surge needed
An export strategy aimed at integrating Myanmar more broadly into the world economy has been launched by the government with ...
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Chinese market for Myanmar’s Shwe Gas stalls
The laying of twin oil and gas pipelines cutting through northern Myanmar to China, sparked complaints of poor compensation to ...
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Myanmar may need to compete for supplies as region turns to coal
The Myanmar government’s approval of a Thai-Japanese consortium’s plan to build a large US$2.8 billion coal-fired power station in ...
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Luxury Mercedes-Benz cars find a market in impoverished Myanmar
Daw Mi Mi Khin, owner of the Yadanapon Dynasty Hotel, paid US$100,000 for a Mercedes-Benz C200 she snapped up at ...
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SOFT-GLOVE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME
Earlier this year, the US-ASEAN Business Council published a report that detailed 12 “Practical, Quick and Effective” recommendations for improving the business environment for foreign investors.
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ECONOMICS VISIONARY
Myanmar’s real heroes and villains are well-known amongst the international community. Some stand out and others are largely forgotten and never credited. Tags: Profile
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Industrial inaction
Tak, a western province bordering Myanmar, has been tipped to host the first special economic zone (SEZ) with a well-managed industrial estate and plenty of investment privileges to attract investors.
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American duo on a moving mission
A husband and wife moving team launched their company in Myanmar this year with the aim of offering a stress-free transfer from old homes to new.
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Myanmar cronies still pull the strings as economy creaks open
Hotels, harbours or mines, Myanmar's big-ticket industries are still in the grip of military-linked tycoons, who will remain ...
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Could climate change deal undermine Myanmar’s gas wealth?
Developing countries such as Myanmar will face increasing difficulty expanding their electricity supply using conventional fossil fuels oil, ...
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Dawei SEZ project sparks hopes and worries
Theingi HtunCategory: BusinessFeaturesPhotos: Theingi Htun/MizzimaThere is a small hut with a thatched roof overlooking the Andaman Sea in Dawei, Tanintharyi Region. Near the hut, there is a milestone...
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Yangon’s friendly shark and his secrets to cuisine success
Jessica MuddittCategory: Latest NewsBusinessFeaturesSharky, right, takes a great deal of care in training his staff. Photo: Hong Sar/MizzimaFor 16 years, Sharky’s has satisfied Yangonite’s cravings for...
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Yangon’s real estate challenge
Bangkok PostCategory: BusinessFeaturesPhoto: Hong Sar/MizzimaMyanmar has experienced dramatic changes economically and politically over the past few years. As foreign investors rush to set up shop in...
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MYPAY seeks to make online payments as easy as posting on Facebook
Tara LeeCategory: BusinessFeaturesTim Scheffmann, CEO of MYPAY. Photo: MizzimaOptimism is abundant as Myanmar’s virtual and physical connectivity burgeons, especially for trailblazer MYPAY. The mobile...
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