Tackling city issues with tech

The Digital Yangon App that can be used by the public to deal with issues such as abandoned vehicles, water problems, fire and waste disposal issues can now be used in six downtown areas of Yangon, said Yangon Region Minister of Kayin Ethnic Affairs Daw Naw Pan Thinzar Myo. Daw Naw Pan Thinzar Myo made […]

‘Myanmar not quite ready for digital economy’

Myanmar has prepared a digital transformation roadmap for the years 2018 to 2025 built off a master plan drafted by the Digital Economy Development Committee (DEDC). Yet, the country is not ready for the digital economy, if indicators such as network readiness index, e-government development index, cyber security index and ICT development index are anything […]

Govt draft roadmap to develop and support digital economy in Myanmar

Myanmar has released its official strategy for developing its digital economy over the next six years, according to the Ministry of Planning and Finance. Published February 26, the Myanmar Digital Economy Roadmap was drafted with a mission of enabling digital transformation, governance, trade and innovation to develop a digital economy and encourage inclusive and sustainable […]

Myanmar set for transition to digital economy with corporates’ support

FIVE YEARS after Myanmar’s liberalisation of the telecommunications sector, the nation has now over 50 million mobile subscribers, a figure that almost encompasses its total population, and is set for adoption of digital economy with the help of industry leaders worldwide. Myo Swe, deputy director general at the Posts and Telecommunications Department, said earlier that […]