THE government has come under pressure for its handling of the Myanmar economy, with stakeholders lamenting the slowing pace of economic reform and investment flows. During the first half of 2018, approved foreign direct investments (FDI) totalled just $1.7 billion, compared to $4.1 billion during the same period in the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, GDP […]
Dilemma on minimum wages could lead to better productivity
November 9, 2017 by
Concern is rising among employers over demands that the minimum wage be raised to K4,800- K6,600 ($4-$5.20) per day from K3,600 per day currently. That’s a potential increase in wages of more than 80 percent, a move which, if implemented, could put many companies out of business. The Confederation of Trade Unions in Myanmar (CTUM), […]
Jade sales at 54th Gem Emporium down due to poorer quality
August 17, 2017 by
The jade exhibition, which opened on August 2 at the Mani Yadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw, closed August 11 after raking in €518 million worth of gems sold through an open tender system. A total of 105 out of 326 gem lots were sold for €3.07 million, while 5,092 out of 6,561 jade […]
British Chamber Launches Business Program to Entice UK Firms to Myanmar
September 8, 2016 by
The British Chamber of Commerce has launched a variety of business services to help attract British businesses to enter the Myanmar market. Some of the more prominent services the chamber is offering include business matching, market visits, trade missionsand bespoke events where businesses can showcase their products and services. With Myanmar considered one of the […]
Thilawa Holdings lays out risks pre-IPO
May 16, 2016 by
Myanmar Thilawa SEZ Holdings (MTSH) has received the green light to list on the Yangon Stock Exchange and has published its disclosure documents, which detail its key shareholders, earnings and the main risks facing the company. The firm, established in 2013 by a nine-shareholder consortium, will launch its shares on the exchange on May 20, […]
FMI increases capital to Yoma Bank
May 5, 2016 by
First Myanmar Investment (FMI) has increased its capital contribution to its subsidiary Yoma Bank by almost K9.6 billion, after accepting a loan facility from Bangkok Bank, said a company announcement yesterday. FMI, owned by businessperson Serge Pun, is the first and only company to list on the Yangon Stock Exchange and owns a 51 percent […]
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