Project Vault, America’s new critical minerals initiative, is providing new global opportunities for economic and political engagement. Myanmar is the standout example.
Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and …
Thailand talks with post-election Myanmar as bridge to ASEAN
BANGKOK, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Thailand’s foreign minister will meet his Myanmar counterpart on Wednesday in a bid to chart a path towards peace in a civil war-ravaged Myanmar with the help of its …
Myitkyina Airport in Myanmar attacked by drone, MNA passenger plane hit
The aircraft’s nose, mid-body and tail lights suffered damages. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thailand pushes for Myanmar junta’s return to ASEAN
Bangkok ready to facilitate dialogue, but peace must come from Myanmar itself, says Thai foreign minister – Anadolu Ajansı …
Thailand Hopes to Be ‘Bridge’ for Myanmar and ASEAN, Foreign Minister Says
BANGKOK, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Thailand hopes to bring Myanmar back into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nearly five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak …
Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions
North Korea and Myanmar are other two countries on global financial blacklist as Tehran promises countermeasures.
Myanmar president nominates Deloitte partner as new finance minister
YANGON, May 28 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s president on Monday nominated 80-year-old Soe Win, a well-known financial professional, as the next finance minister after the previous one resigned, amid reports …
Myanmar’s unbanked population are a “major priority” for KBZ Bank
The final trade restrictions on Myanmar were lifted by the outgoing US President’s government in October 2016, marking the final step in the years-long rehabilitation for the previously isolated …
Myanmar Construction Industry Report 2025: Market to Grow by 8.6% – Forecast to 2029
Key opportunities in Myanmar’s construction market include growth in building and infrastructure sectors, notably in residential, commercial, and institutional green buildings. Also promising is …