Support is better than protection, government’s new economic policy THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 2016 – “Our government will not give favour to anyone and there will be no discrimination. We will give all Myanmar nationals equal opportunity.” Union Minister of Planning and Finance Kyaw Win said at a meeting held at Union of Myanmar Federation of […]
Read MoreSouth Korea looks to Myanmar for further trade TUESDAY, 14 JUNE 2016 – Recently, the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) scoped out new suppliers to bolster their imports from Myanmar. A total of 38 South Korean delegates, each representing a company, participated in the Korea-Myanmar Business Forum and Seminar, held last week at the Shangri-La Hotel. […]
Read MoreBBL pleased as punch in Myanmar TUESDAY, 14 JUNE 2016 – Bangkok Bank (BBL), the country’s largest lender by assets, expects better than expected loan growth at its Yangon branch this year based on strong demand from both local and international customers as they seek opportunities from Myanmar’s vibrant economic growth. Year-to-date loan growth at […]
Read MoreNew website offers smartphone news for Myanmar consumers SATURDAY, 11 JUNE 2016 – With mobile penetration rates in Myanmar continuing to soar, a new website has been launched to provide consumers with the latest news and reviews of smartphones and associated gadgets. The Myanmar language website inmya.com was launched at the end of May after […]
Read MoreDHL launches largest express facility in Myanmar TUESDAY, 7 JUNE 2016 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has launched the largest express facility in Myanmar, set to support the nation’s fast-growing economy which is forecast to rise by 8.5% in 2016, the company said in a statement. Located in Yangon and […]
Read MoreContainer ship jam at Yangon’s port SATURDAY, 4 JUNE 2016 – Container ships arriving at Myanmar’s Port of Yangon in May were forced to wait in port up to three times longer than normal due to high levels of congestion, according to a report by JOC.com on June 2. Ship call data seen by JOC.com […]
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