The completion of the Panama Canal’s new locks will have broad effects on global commerce as new economies of scale will impact both the bulk commodity and container shipping industries. Latin American producers of coal, copper, liquefied natural gas, soybeans and other commodities, Asian manufacturers, US farmers, and many more all stand to...
Its position at the heart of the Americas, combined with one of world trade’s most vital pieces of infrastructure, will continue to ensure the flow of goods through Panama. In fact, the country’s status as a major trading centre will only develop further following the completion of the $5.25bn expansion of the Panama Canal and the arrival of...
The country’s geostrategic location has historically granted it an influence on a regional and global level that often surpasses its small stature. Since the turn of the millennium the country has been diversifying its contribution to regional and global business through the expansion of its status as an international finance, transportation and...
With a growing number of courses across the country, Myanmar is quickly becoming a regional golfing destination. There are a dozen courses in the business capital of Yangon alone, and more on the way, meaning golfers are spoilt for choice. While locals may be known for their down-to-earth mentality, they show real enthusiasm once they are out on...
With a coastline stretching out over 2832 km along the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, Myanmar’s beach resorts are increasingly becoming a tourist hot spot. One of the more popular destinations is Ngapali Beach, which is located in Rakhine State and was known as Sandoway during the colonial period. This tranquil paradise has no remnants of...
Myanmar’s recent democratic reforms have driven many countries to re-assess their stance on the Southeast Asian nation, and some have already fully reversed their position. The powers that helped close Myanmar’s doors to international cooperation are now the ones rushing to get in as they re-open. Where there were once strict sanctions, there...
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