The “Golden Land”, officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and formerly as Burma, has undergone dramatic reforms in recent years under the administration of President U Thein Sein. The rapid transition from a military junta to an open economy has surprised the global community and will see Myanmar assume the ASEAN chair for the first time in 2014.
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...
The year 2014 marks a major milestone in Myanmar’s efforts to position itself internationally and amongst its regional peers, as the country assumes the rotating chair of ASEAN for the first time since it joined the regional economic club 17 years ago. Its chosen slogan, “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community,”...
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