In an attempt to reverse a recent decline in foreign investment, Myanmar has set up a new ministry tasked with attracting and facilitating fresh inflows, though concerns over the re-imposition of import tariffs by the EU could cool investor appetite.
Myanmar is considered a crucial component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the multibillion-dollar project that has the potential to shake up global trade and improve transnational infrastructure links. Of particular interest to China is a planned special economic zone (SEZ) and deepwater port at Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State, which...
If Myanmar is to fulfil its economic potential, significant investments are required in transport infrastructure. In all areas – from roads, to railways, to ports – the country has fallen behind its neighbours in the region. Encouragingly, the government recognises the need to prioritise this area, and has begun to make progress on much-needed...
FOREIGN EMBASSIES Australia (01) 251 810 Bangladesh (01) 515 275 Brazil (01) 221 268 Cambodia (01) 549 609 China (01) 221 280/1 Egypt (01) 222 886/7 France (01) 212 532 Germany (01) 548 951/2 India (01) 243 972 Indonesia (01) 254 465 Israel (01) 515 115 Italy (01) 527 100/1 Japan (01) 549 644/8 Laos (01) 222 482 Malaysia (01) 220 248/9 Nepal (...
ETIQUETTE: In a formal setting “U” should be used in front of a name when addressing a man and “Daw” when addressing a woman, roughly translating to Mr and Lady. It is common practice to remove footwear before entering someone’s workplace or home but not always required. Removing shoes and socks...
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