The announcement of the winners of Myanmar’s recent telecoms auction marks a further milestone in the country’s modernisation and integration into the global economy. The licensing process had...
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Economic Update | Myanmar: Telecoms licences awarded
30 Jul 2013
Economic Update | Myanmar: Local bourse will open door to capital
8 Jul 2013
Access to financing in Myanmar has been traditionally limited to an elite stratum of companies closely linked to the government, with smaller businesses turning to family and friends for raising...
Economic Update | Myanmar: SEZ trials and tribulations
14 Jun 2013
The government of Myanmar has taken steps to encourage the development of a manufacturing base, including the establishment of industrial zones (IZs) and, more recently, special economic zones (SEZs...
Economic Update | Myanmar: Powering up electricity supplies
15 May 2013
Meeting energy demand and expanding electricity distribution networks will be among the greatest challenges for the Myanmar government over the coming years, as the country strives to keep the...
Economic Update | Myanmar: Internet conundrum
26 Apr 2013
Having kept a tight lid on access to information for many years, Myanmar is now opening its doors to new technologies, bringing a tidal wave of social empowerment. However, quality control both in...
Economic Update | Myanmar: Surge in tourism
19 Apr 2013
International arrivals in Myanmar topped 1m in 2012, up an impressive 30% from the year before. The country, which was recently voted the “top travel destination” by readers of the British magazine...
