AS INVESTORS await Myanmar’s new moves to open up the economy, the regional government of Yangon plans to unveil its investment strategies at the first Yangon Investment Forum (YIF2018) next week, according to a regional minister. Planning and Finance Minister Myint Taung said at a press conference on Wednesday that Yangon region Chief Minister Phyo […]
Read MoreThe authority responsible for Yangon’s new city development has vowed to release the project documents of selected tenders for public scrutiny, and allow third parties to challenge the awarded party. On May 2, the government-owned New Yangon Development Company Limited (NYDC) announced that the NYDC signed a framework agreement with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to […]
Read MoreThe Consumers Affairs Department has opened an online complaint section on its website so people can relay grievances and dissatisfaction about products and services faster, Deputy Director U Myint Lwin told The Myanmar Times on Monday. He said the department, which is under the Ministry of Commerce, has received more than 80 online complaints that were immediately […]
Read MoreMyanma Port Authority, under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, launched its Port Electronic Data Interchange (Port EDI) system on April 30. The adoption will computerise the entire system and enhance the efficiency of trade and logistics in the coastal ports. The launch ceremony was held at Park Royal Hotel in Yangon on April 30. […]
Read MoreKo Thaw Zin Aung Gyi and Ko Aung Tun Lin, the founding partners of Capstone Education, a local education consultancy, saw the need to invest in Myanmar education long before authorities finally permitted full foreign capital investments in the industry on April 20. Locally schooled but having qualified to study abroad at Ivy League universities, […]
Read MoreToday is the registration deadline for the consultation meeting on the Myanmar Insolvency Bill The draft Insolvency Bill will replace three older laws to address corporate and personal insolvency in one legislation and will carve out a separate corporate rescue and insolvency regime for smaller businesses. Today, April 30, is the registration deadline for a publication […]
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