YANGON, June 28 (Xinhua) — Myanmar commemorated Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day with a formal ceremony in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on Friday, state media daily The Mirror reported …
Growth prospects in Myanmar’s construction and real estate sectors remain robust – Asia 2018 – Oxford Business Group
Emerging only recently as a real estate investment destination, the Myanmar property market has gone through a period of adjustment since 2013. After a lengthy course of isolation, an initial burst of …
Has there been a US policy shift on Myanmar in Trump 2.0?
Citing security concerns and high visa overstay rates, the travel ban itself is questionable, given that it imposed a travel ban on Myanmar where it was supporting the democratic forces, but not on …
Another New Issue for Myanmar: Intellectual Property – WSJ
Political and economic reforms in Myanmar, could herald a raft of opportunities for businesses. For some big tech companies like Microsoft, the initial focus is likely to be on an area Southeast …
Myanmar burns confiscated drugs worth around $300 million
Officials in Myanmar have destroyed nearly $300 million worth of illegal drugs to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
UN expert urges rejection of Myanmar election ‘fraud’
GENEVA: Elections being planned by Myanmar’s ruling junta are a ploy to feign legitimacy and should be rejected by the international community as a “fraud”, a UN expert said on Wednesday (June 25).
Myanmar Junta Courts Russian Investment to Build SE Asia Trade Hub
A junta transport minister-led delegation to Moscow pitched Myanmar’s ports and railways as a gateway for Russian goods amid deepening ties with the Putin regime.
Philippines 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Eastern Coast, Tremors Felt Across Southeast Asia
A Philippines 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit offshore, its tremors felt in Thailand and Myanmar. Authorities report no major damage or injuries, but aftershocks may follow. The post Philippines 6.2 …
South Asia Watch: Bangladesh Interim Govt Undermines Army, Risks Foreign Militarisation at Border
Analysts emphasise that a professionally autonomous and cohesive Bangladesh Army is vital for South Asian stability. With increased regional instability, notably Myanmar-linked insurgencies and …
How war-torn Myanmar plays a critical role in China’s rare earth dominance
While China has a near monopoly on rare earth element processing and refining, it has quietly become reliant on raw materials from the war-torn Myanmar.