Restrictions in line with current COVID-19 regulations have resulted in the decline of manufacturing and new orders in Myanmar, said IHS Markit. The London-based information provider released a statement that said regulations introduced to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus have also resulted in a record high of unfinished works. Manufacturing and the receipt […]
Alibaba aims to grow five times bigger in Myanmar by mid-2019
October 30, 2018 by
DRIVEN by rapid gains in smartphone use and people’s willingness to try new things in Myanmar, Alibaba Group plans to grow its business by at least five times in the country in the coming six to eight months, according to Frans Maas, managing director of Shop.com.mm, which is now under the fold of the Chinese […]
Organic Poultry Farm Makes Waves in Yangon
September 7, 2018 by
Shwe Taung Nyo Gyi farm is making waves in Yangon with its local, organic poultry and natural eggs. The farm, founded in 2017 by friends Zaw Ye Naung and Marn Thu Shein, is certified by the Myanmar Organic Agriculture Group (MOAG). “We are both fathers who wanted to feed healthy, chemical-free foods to our children. […]
MIRAIT Technologies Establishes a Subsidiary Company in Myanmar
March 16, 2016 by
TOKYO- MIRAIT Technologies Corporation (Head office: Nishi-Ku, Osaka, President: Kouichi Takahatake) announced today the establishment of its local subsidiary with 100% stake in Myanmar. Purpose of the new company MIRAIT Technologies Corporation as a comprehensive engineering company is expanding its business in APAC region with “Triple-Win Strategy.” Mamoru Tanaka, Senior Corporate Officer and Head of […]
Facebook provides cheap alternative for small businesses
Increasing numbers of small businesses in Myanmar are being drawn to Facebook and other social media sites to advertise their products and grow their customer base. The social networking site has grown in popularity over the last four years due to its interactive nature and the ability of business owners to connect with customers in […]