Exporters ask for exchange solution MONDAY, 20 JUNE 2016 – Yangon business leaders have joined a call for the new government to address exchange rate regulations, which they say are causing difficulties for exporters trying to convert their earnings back into Myanmar kyat. U Myo Lwin, deputy chair of Yangon Region chapter Union of the […]
Read MoreJewel market asks for recognition MONDAY, 20 JUNE 2016 – A busy informal jewel market in Sagaing Region wants the government to recognise it ? so it can pay taxes. The Bawgar jewel market, in Sagaing township, also wants to set up shop in fixed premises, amid complaints that crowds of merchants engaged in the […]
Read MoreYangon eases vehicle import regulation FRIDAY, 17 JUNE 2016 – In a partial relaxation of regulations, a government committee will be allowing the importation of some vehicles without allocated parking spaces. Starting yesterday, the Supervisory Committee for Motor Vehicle Imports will allow companies and donors to import buses, heavy machinery for business use and vehicles […]
Read MoreNLD economic policies to address monopolies and foreign investment THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 2016 – The Ministry of Planning and Finance has drafted a range of economic policies that will be published soon, which focus on easing restrictions on foreign investment and creating a level playing field for businesses, Finance Minister U Kyaw Win has said.The […]
Read MoreSupport 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. […]
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