CHATRIUM HOTEL ROYAL LAKE YANGON 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township +95 1 544 500 info.chry@chatrium.com www.chatrium.com Rooms: 300 rooms and suites, including 175 deluxe rooms (40 sq metres), 89 Chatrium club rooms (40 sq metres), 15 studio suites (61 sq metres), 15 deluxe suites (75 sq metres), 5 luxury suites (85 sq metres) and 1...
ETIQUETTE: In a formal setting, “U” should be used in front of a name when addressing a man and “Daw” when addressing a woman. This roughly translates to Mr. and Lady. It is common practice to remove footwear before entering a workplace or home; removing shoes and socks before entering a pagoda or temple is required. A handshake is...
The National League for Democracy (NLD) first entered Myanmar’s political and economic mainstream in 2015. They will, once more, contest a position in the 2020 elections. The primary focus of the government during this period has been the resolution of social issues throughout the country, notably in the border regions. With the NLD’s term...
With the Industrial Design and Trademark Laws enacted in January, the Patent Law enacted in March and the Copyright Law in May, the year 2019 marked the start of a significant move towards stronger intellectual property (IP) protections in Myanmar. The country previously relied on colonial-era legislation, but the implementation of these...
The year 2019 marked the continuation of several policy shifts brought about by the 2017 Myanmar Companies Law (MCL). The authorities have begun to issue new policies in order to allow foreigners to invest in sectors that were otherwise reserved for Myanmar citizens, such as banking and trading in listed companies. Among the most notable...
Before the military administration came to power in 1962, Myanmar was one of the most significant economies in ASEAN, boasting a well-educated workforce and a favourable trade balance. The country was a key exporter of textile products and other manufactured goods to Thailand, and its rice exports were shipped across the globe. However, this...
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