Discussions will be made with the relevant departments to reduce visa restrictions on western travelers, said U Yan Win, chair of Myanmar Tourism Federation. The move comes after the government last year approved visa exemptions for tourists from Japan, China and South Korea in a bid draw more Asian travelers to Myanmar. “Granting visa exemptions […]
Gov’t takes steps to decentralize tourism sector
To step up efforts for tourism development in Myanmar, the Union Government will form three committees that will steer the decentralization of tourism services in accordance with the new tourism law, said Vice President U Henry Van Thio. He made the remarks in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Tourism Development Central Committee […]
Foreign businesses invited to invest in Myanmar’s SEZs
Nay Pyi Taw – The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) invited international investors to work in Myanmar’s three special economic zones – Thilawa, Dawei and Kyaukphyu – at the 11th Asean Business and Investment Summit on November 12. Aung Naing Oo, the secretary of the commission said, “We are inviting investors who are interested in Thilawa […]