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Jewel market asks for recognition

Jewel 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 […]

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Yangon eases vehicle import regulation

Yangon 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 […]

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South Korea looks to Myanmar for further trade

South 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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BBL pleased as punch in Myanmar

BBL 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 […]

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