Myanmar’s rapidly expanding retail and wholesale sectors have been opened up to overseas investors, with newly announced reforms allowing for 100% foreign ownership, though some restrictions remain in place.
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Economic update | Myanmar looks to boost alternative feedstock to meet rising energy demand
28 Jun 2018
Increased investment in import and distribution capacity should help Myanmar satisfy its growing appetite for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with the government looking to encourage usage of the fuel as part of plans to direct electricity towards industry.
Economic update | Myanmar agriculture rebounds amid push towards sustainable development
16 May 2018
Favourable weather conditions and improved yields have helped drive a return to growth in Myanmar’s agricultural sector, a trend likely to be supported by government efforts to embrace modern farming methods to ensure long-term sustainable development.
Economic update | Retail activity expands in line with robust economic growth in Myanmar
17 Apr 2018
The rising disposable incomes of Myanmar’s rapidly growing middle class are changing the make-up of local retail, driving demand for aspirational goods and quality floor space.
Articles & Analysis | Myanmar witnesses rising domestic tourism and increased desire for foreign travel from The Report: Myanmar 2018
After Myanmar began the transition to democracy, international tourism was not the only segment that thrived. Following decades of restrictions on domestic movement, local people are now largely free to explore the country. This has allowed domestic tourists to travel to previously closed regions to visit family and to make pilgrimages to holy...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jean Michel Romon, Managing Director, Balloons over Bagan : Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2018
With an increase in national income and higher living standards, in what ways do you see domestic tourism shaping the future of the sector as a whole?