After several years of seeming to tilt toward China, how will Myanmar react to the US’s new assertiveness in Southeast Asia?
Myanmar approves Japanese plans for LNG power plant
YANGON — Myanmar’s government on Friday gave written approval to plans by three Japanese trading companies to build a liquefied natural gas power plant. Sources said the next steps — which …
Diageo Partners with WaterAid to Provide Clean Water in Myanmar’s urban communities
Diageo Southeast Asia, a global leader in alcohol beverages, today announced a new partnership with WaterAid, an inter …
Japan wins deal for nearly $2bn LNG power plant in Myanmar
YANGON/TOKYO — Trading houses Marubeni, Sumitomo Corp. and Mitsui & Co. will build a liquefied natural gas-fired power plant in Myanmar, one of the biggest investments by Japanese companies in …
Small businesses essential for Myanmar’s COVID-19 recovery: DaNa
Small businesses are essential for Myanmar’s economy to recover as economic growth is forecasted to slow to zero due to COVID-19, according to a recent report from UK-funded DaNa Facility.
Small businesses essential for Myanmar’s COVID-19 recovery: DaNa Facility
Small businesses are essential for Myanmar’s economy to recover as economic growth is forecasted to slow to zero due to COVID-19, according to a recent report from UK-funded DaNa Facility.
Chinese Investment in Myanmar: Beyond Myitsone Dam
Almost nine years have passed since the Thein Sein administration unilaterally announced the suspension of construction work on the Myitsone dam in September 2011. The building of the controversial …
The Latest: Thailand to let in laborers to ease shortage
Faced with labor shortage in construction and agriculture, Thailand has agreed to let in about 120,000 migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos in the next phase of easing coronavirus …
Once lauded, now criticized, Aung San Suu Kyi to run in Myanmar election
Popular at home but criticized abroad, Aung San Suu Kyi will be a candidate in this November’s general election in Myanmar.
Interview: Huawei Myanmar will continue to play important role in the country’s ICT sector
Myanmar as a fast developing nation is seeing rapid advancements in many fields, particular that of the ICT industry. With consecutive skyrocketing internet and digital consumption rates year after …