Despite seeing solid growth, 2019 posed some challenges for Myanmar, as the country continued with plans to liberalise its economy.
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Economic update | Myanmar: Year in Review 2019
23 Jan 2020
Articles & Analysis | Peter Crowhurst, CEO, British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2020
How would you characterise Myanmar’s overall business and investment environment?
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for travellers to Myanmar from The Report: Myanmar 2020
ETIQUETTE: In a formal setting, “U” should be used in front of a name when addressing a man and “Daw” when addressing a woman. This roughly translates to Mr. and Lady. It is common practice to remove footwear before entering a workplace or home; removing shoes and socks before entering a pagoda or temple is required. A handshake is...
Articles & Analysis | Selection of hotels in Myanmar from The Report: Myanmar 2020
CHATRIUM HOTEL ROYAL LAKE YANGON 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township +95 1 544 500 info.chry@chatrium.com www.chatrium.com Rooms: 300 rooms and suites, including 175 deluxe rooms (40 sq metres), 89 Chatrium club rooms (40 sq metres), 15 studio suites (61 sq metres), 15 deluxe suites (75 sq metres), 5 luxury suites (85 sq metres) and 1...
Articles & Analysis | New intellectual property laws signify a move towards increased content protections in Myanmar from The Report: Myanmar 2020
With the Industrial Design and Trademark Laws enacted in January, the Patent Law enacted in March and the Copyright Law in May, the year 2019 marked the start of a significant move towards stronger intellectual property (IP) protections in Myanmar. The country previously relied on colonial-era legislation, but the implementation of these...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Cheah Swee Gim, Director, Kelvin Chia Yangon: Viewpoint from The Report: Myanmar 2020
The National League for Democracy (NLD) first entered Myanmar’s political and economic mainstream in 2015. They will, once more, contest a position in the 2020 elections. The primary focus of the government during this period has been the resolution of social issues throughout the country, notably in the border regions. With the NLD’s term...