Aung San Suu Kyi’s incoming government is considering a rethink of the controversial Chinese-backed multi-billion dollar Myitsone hydropower dam in northern Myanmar. YANGON: Aung San Suu Kyi’s incoming government is considering a rethink of a controversial Chinese-backed dam in Myanmar and looking for ways to end a military conglomerate’s “privileges”, according to her party’s economic advisor. […]
China says still trying to resolve stalled Myanmar dam scheme
China is pursuing efforts to resolve the problem of a stalled dam project in Myanmar, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, adding that Beijing had confidence in the incoming government of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party. BEIJING: China is pursuing efforts to resolve the problem of a stalled dam project in Myanmar, its […]
Chinese firm aims to start production at flashpoint Myanmar mine
The Chinese firm behind a controversial Myanmar copper mine on Thursday said it plans to start operations in May, a move expected to pose an early challenge to a new government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. YANGON: The Chinese firm behind a controversial Myanmar copper mine on Thursday (Feb 18) said it plans to […]
Corporate rules need improving
Strong corporate governance is essential for companies to succeed on the Yangon Stock Exchange when it launches – and local companies have a lot to do to be up for the challenge. The market is slated to launch in the third quarter 2015, and whether it survives depends on corporate governance, or the processes businesses […]