As one of Asia’s “last frontier” economies, Myanmar offers promising opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. The country’s average annual GDP growth rate of 6% to 8% is propelled by its largely …
Myanmar Went To the Polls for the Second Time Since the End of Military Rule but the Election Was Not Free or Fair
The Rohingya Muslim minority, to which I belong, was again disenfranchised during Myanmar’s election on Nov. 8. Many ethnic Rakhine, Shan, Kachin, and Karen were also not able to vote. On Nov. 8, …
War, Not Politics: Troubled Election Deepens Tension in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Yarzar Tun’s whole family backed Myanmar’s Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the landslide 2015 election that swept her to power. As fighting this year in western Rakhine state crept closer to his …
Japan’s Kirin Suspends Payments to Myanmar Military Firm
The move follows reports by human rights groups that MEHL has directly funded the commission of crimes against humanity.
Singapore’s Ascent Capital raises $88m for debut Myanmar-focused fund
It will invest at least US$5 million in each company across consumer, education, and healthcare, among others.
Scientists discover new monkey species in Myanmar
Scientists have discovered a new species of monkeys in central Myanmar with the help of a 100-year-old tissue sample held at London’s National History Museum.
Strong Turnout in Myanmar Shows Voters’ Support for Nascent Democracy
Despite defections, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s party is expected to remain the strongest force in the Parliament. The military, which ruled for 50 years, still controls much of the government.
Military-backed party rejects Myanmar election as unfair
Myanmar’s military-backed main opposition party says it is rejecting the results of last weekend’s general election, citing unfairness …
Japan’s Kirin declines to take dividend from Myanmar breweries
Myanmar is a key market for Kirin. Myanma Economic Holdings is a local conglomerate with businesses that range from finance to agriculture to mining. Human rights group Amnesty International in …
Japan’s Kirin declines to take dividend from Myanmar breweries
Myanmar is a key market for Kirin. Myanma Economic Holdings is a local conglomerate with businesses that range from finance to agriculture to mining. Human rights group Amnesty International in …