There is a significant need for Mekong region countries to upgrade their infrastructure to take on a larger share of global manufacturing, said Sok Siphana, chairman of independent Cambodian think-tank Asian Vision Institute (AVI). “The promotion of the free flow of goods, services, investment and skilled labour within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) could further […]
Dawei SEZ to be Put on Track
December 7, 2017 by
The government will seek ways to put the once-suspended Dawei Special Economic Zone back on track as it is considered to benefit not only Myanmar but also the south-east Asia region. “To implement the project, ways must be sought to hold talks between Myanmar, Thailand and Japan” said Vice President U Henry Van Thio. The […]
Where Will Myanmar’s Energy Come From?
August 7, 2017 by
Myanmar’s high growth in electricity demand — rising by around 13 percent annually — is a challenge for the government. Demand is estimated to reach 4,500 MW by 2020 and 13,410 MW in 2030. Currently there is no plan to meet this high demand. High-level policy shifts and unclear policies within the cabinet and ministries […]
Implementation is key: ADB Vice President
March 14, 2017 by
Myanmar has tremendous potential for development and the government is on the right track. These are the comments of Stephen Groff, Asian Development Bank’s vice president for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. In an exclusive interview at Yangon office on March 7, he discusses importance of implementation, infrastructure investment and meetings with […]
CRBC on road to deals in Myanmar
July 12, 2016 by
China Road and Bridge Co Ltd has won a bid-winning notice from Myanmar’s Ministry of Construction to build two sections of road in the Greater Mekong Subregion, chairman Wen Gang announced on Thursday. Wen said CRBC’s Myanmar office received a bid-winning notice for the Eindu-Kawkareik Road Improvement Project, Lot 1 and Lot 2, issued by […]
Mandalay dumps plastic bags
June 12, 2015 by
MANDALAY, 11 June 2015: Mandalay’s city officials say they wlll encourage tourism and shopping establishments to abolish plastic shopping bags and use alternatives that are more environmentally friendly. Global New Light of Myanmar media reported Mandalay City Development Committee discussed how to become a plastic bag free city during a meeting with owners of restaurants, […]
The Long Road To Investing in Myanmar
April 27, 2015 by
A seminar in Bangkok has been told that while there are opportunities in Myanmar for foreign investors the country lacks the human resources to enable rapid growth, while many of the opportunities that exist are in industries which have profound levels of corruption. The packed to capacity presentation, Myanmar at the Crossroads, part of the […]
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