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 your footwear before entering someone’s workplace or home, but not always required. Removing shoes before...
SULE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL 223 Sule Pagoda Road G.P.O. Box 888 T: +951 242 828 F: +951 242 800 ssyn@shangri-la.com www.shangri-la.com Rooms: 479 guest rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: The 760-sq-metre Myanmar Ballroom can accommodate up to 940, eight smaller function rooms and a private meeting room. Audio-visual equipment is...
This chapter contains accommodation listings for business and leisure stays, contact numbers for a variety of local services, useful tips for first-time visitors to the country, as well as a feature on the city of Pyin Oo Lwin.
This chapter examines Myanmar’s legal system, focusing on the new investment law that is set to enhance the business climate, the extension of investment protections and benefits, a mobile financial services bill, and updates to several key labour laws.
It also contains a viewpoint from Cheah Swee Gim, Director, Kelvin Chia Yangon.
This chapter examines Myanmar’s tax regime, focusing on the newly passed Special Goods Tax Law, rules and penalties for concealment of income, regulations for industrial and special zones, the Myanmar Investment Law set to reshape the market and a summary of accounting standards and practices. It also contains a viewpoint from U Win Thin, Chairman, Win Consulting.
When Myanmar recently began opening its doors to the outside world, tourists rushed at the chance to see a country that had not only been closed to them for decades, but that also boasted a rich culture and heritage. The next phase of growth will demand better marketing, improved data collection and facilities capable of offering visitors not only sights, but compelling experiences. Change has...
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