A democratic system is based on the wishes, influence and power of the people, and can succeed only if the people are actively involved. The NLD guarantees to respect and follow the will of the people, as expressed through open, transparent, free and fair elections. The NLD was founded in 1988 with the aim of establishing a genuine democratic...
Myanmar is currently passing through a crucial period of political debate, against the background of an era marked by rapid economic growth and international openness. The successful November 2015 parliamentary elections capped a landmark year for the country. Myanmar has undergone changes that only a few years ago might have seemed unlikely,...
This section offers facts for visitors, a list of recommended hotels and contact information for airlines, foreign embassies, hospitals, business and trade associations, and other institutions. It also contains a feature piece about the popular tourist destination, Inle Lake.
This chapter examines new developments in Myanmar’s tax code, including the Union Tax Law 2015 and the self-assessment system. It also contains a viewpoint from U Win Thin, Chairman, Win Consulting.
This chapter examines Myanmar’s legislative climate for foreign investment as well as new regulations for the foreign exchange market and updates to legal codes. It also contains an interview with Cheah Swee Gimm, Director, Kelvin Chia Yangon.
Over the last few years, gradual progress has been made in the overhaul of Myanmar’s medical framework, and for the first time many rural communities are benefiting from the expansion of the nation’s health care budget. The government is focusing on health care development in an effort to reach the ambitious national goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030. As the country’s health...
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