Recent reforms have focused on developing better ICT infrastructure. How do you foresee these changes having an impact on the wider economy?
Myanmar ICT
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ren Geng, Managing Director, Huawei from The Report: Myanmar 2014
Articles & Analysis | Clean slate: The sky is the limit as the sector prepares to expand from a low base from The Report: Myanmar 2014
In 2013 two new international telecoms players entered Myanmar, providing the modern and affordable services necessary to bring the country into the 21st century. Every other industry will feel the effect of added connectivity and telecoms penetration, opening a plethora of avenues for different products. However, Myanmar’s telecoms sector...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to U Shane Thu Aung, Vice-Chairman, RedLink Communications from The Report: Myanmar 2014
Since the alleviation of sanctions Myanmar has seen the entrance of many international companies. What incentives are in place to attract foreign investors interested in the ICT sector?
Articles & Analysis | Brave new world: Rapid development of the sector presents a wealth of opportunities from The Report: Myanmar 2014
In 2014 Myanmar’s IT industry will see an explosion of activity that promises to transform almost every other sector of the economy over the coming years. Yet experience and training are severely lacking at present, and education will need to catch up quickly with the rush of technology if the country is to take full advantage of the trend.
Articles & Analysis | Ahead of the game: The state and the private sector are both aiming to provide more online services from The Report: Myanmar 2014
International observers and Myanmar’s government accept that to unlock the country’s potential, both the public and private sectors must embrace digital technology. Yet the state may take longer to adapt than the market-driven private sector in the coming years.
Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: Myanmar 2014
Until September 2013 there was only one telecoms provider, which has run the mobile network and backbone gateway for Myanmar since their construction. In 2013, two new international telecoms players entered Myanmar, providing the modern and affordable services necessary to bring the country into the 21st century. With 55m unconnected citizens, these firms have the opportunity to tackle one of the...