Myanmar

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Chapter | Tax from The Report: Myanmar 2018

This chapter gives an overview of Myanmar’s tax regime, focusing on key developments including the New Company Law and the extension of the self-assessment system implementation. Draft Revenue Appellate Tribunal law changes are also examined in this chapter. It also contains a tax viewpoint from U Win Thin, Chairman, Win Consulting.

Chapter | Education & Health from The Report: Myanmar 2018

To capitalise on the potential of its young and education-hungry population, the Myanmar government is working to rebuild its public education system at every level. Passing the appropriate legislation as well as further opening the sector up to new international partnerships and foreign investors will likely be necessary to achieve this, as will continued investment in infrastructure and...

Chapter | Tourism from The Report: Myanmar 2018

Myanmar is slowly emerging as a tourism destination in a region that is a favourite among travellers worldwide. It has a wealth of attractions to draw visitors from abroad, including Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda and many other diverse cultural and historical sites. One of the main challenges is developing the accompanying tourism infrastructure and ensuring an adequate skills base to keep pace...

Chapter | Mining from The Report: Myanmar 2018

Stretching from the Himalayas in the north to the Andaman Sea in the south, Myanmar’s diverse terrain offers a wealth of untapped mineral resources. Following the easing of international sanctions and major legal reforms, the authorities now have the opportunity to rehabilitate some of the mines that were neglected during the socialist period. Despite the risks, grey areas and bottlenecks,...

Chapter | Agriculture & Forestry from The Report: Myanmar 2018

While it has gradually reaped the rewards of diversification efforts to end overreliance on rice, Myanmar’s agriculture sector is now at a crucial juncture. Although progress has been made, structural impediments continue to weigh on farming output. However, a new development strategy is expected to enhance sector monitoring, boost production, and improve the industry’s regional and global...

Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Myanmar 2018

Myanmar’s recent economic growth, low wages and favourable tax exemptions have spurred the arrival of international manufacturers. To support this trend, the government has enacted a range of policies to promote the development of special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial clusters. Manufacturing capacity is on the rise as a result, helping to diversify the economy away from its traditional...

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