“We need to use alternative fuels, as the fossil fuels we are burning today will be exhausted soon”, said Union Minister for Industry U Khin Maung Cho at the signing of an agreement to manufacture electric buses and erect charging stations in Myanmar. At the signing ceremony, held at the Research and Development Bureau in […]
Myanmar eyes e-commerce for jobs, trade and economic growth
November 9, 2018 by
Government officials, donors and partners have met to consider the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s appraisal of how e-commerce can boost Myanmar’s economy and the next steps forward. The power of e-commerce to create jobs and increase trade in Myanmar was in the spotlight on 30 October, as government officials, development partners, […]
China to hold 70% stake in Myanmar’s planned strategic seaport
October 16, 2018 by
Myanmar will hold a 30 percent stake in its strategic deep-water seaport project led by cash-rich China, giving Beijing a 70 percent interest, under their final agreement reached during recent talks between the two countries, according to a visiting senior Myanmar official. That is an improvement for the emerging Southeast Asian economy from the initially […]
Beijing’s involvement in Myanmar peace does not amount to interference
October 3, 2018 by
United States Institute of Peace, a well-known US think-tank, released a report titled “China’s Role in Myanmar’s Internal Conflicts” on September 14 claiming that “China has set aside its stated adherence to the principle of non-interference to become more proactively and assertively involved in Myanmar’s peace process.” The report cast doubts on Beijing’s role and […]
Travelling to Myanmar soon? The visa process just got easier if you have a Hong Kong passport, but it’s also more expensive
October 1, 2018 by
The Myanmar government has resumed its visa-on-arrival service for Hong Kong passport holders, which was cancelled five years ago. Hongkongers going to visit the southeast Asian country can apply for a tourist visa upon arrival at its three international airports. The new arrangement will take effect on Monday, and Hong Kong passport holders may apply […]
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