A textile and garment industry park is being mulled for Myanmar’s Mandalay region as part of a joint project with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). According to local press, the announcement was made by U Zaw Myint Maung, the chief minister of the Mandalay region, on the sidelines of an EU-sponsored forum on the […]
How the son of a humble watch repairer became the owner of a multi-million dollar realty tech startup
October 19, 2018 by
His startup iMyanmarHouse, with over 550 developers, 2,200 agents and 300K listings, recently hit US$320M in total transaction value Nay Min Thu would never have become what he is now, had he not attended, by chance, a motivation class in Singapore back in 2009. And thanks to his grit, determination and perseverance, Thu is now […]
Irish building up a head of steam in Myanmar
March 23, 2018 by
When Kieran Rabbitt stepped off a plane and into the heavy Yangon heat four years ago, little did he think he’d still be in Myanmar today, at the cutting edge of the country’s digital revolution. From offices in downtown Yangon, the Athenry native – along with Karim Ainsworth from Belfast – runs Cube Digital. The […]
Yangon to Mandalay Railway Back on Track
July 26, 2017 by
The railway linking Yangon to Mandalay has been slated to receive a series of large-scale, overdue renovations. With a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the 385 mile stretch of rail will be revamped to meet international standards and halve transportation times. U Myo Win, General Manager of Myanma Railways, told the Myanmar […]
Ready to Rumble?
December 16, 2016 by
Weekend investigates the sleeping giant underneath Yangon. It’s not a matter of if, but when. This verdict comes up time and time again when speaking to local and international experts on the likelihood of Yangon’s next big earthquake. Why? The largest city in Myanmar is currently facing twin threats of bad location and bad timing. […]
Jovago makes contact with hotels in central Myanmar
September 9, 2016 by
The Jovago network, a hotel booking website, has linked with 30 hotels in central Myanmar to help facilitate the accommodations for pilgrims and travelers in Magwe, it is learnt from Jovago.net. Jovago made contact with the hotels in central Myanmar in order to offer cheaper prices to travelers. The price per night ranges from Ks3,000 […]
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