Digital Services

Tech boom to bring in a new era in Myanmar

January 15, 2019 by Thiha

THOUGH DIGITAL literacy is still low in Myanmar, people’s eagerness to try new things and their ability to easily adapt to a new environment could generate a technology boom in the country by encouraging young entrepreneurs to establish tech-based companies, say tech experts. Mike Than Tun Win, founder and chief executive of BOD Tech Co […]

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Nationwide expansion to drive Wave Money’s growth

March 23, 2018 by Thiha

Though 80 per cent of the population remains unserved by Myanmar’s banking system, Wave Money aims to enjoy much higher growth over the next few years thanks to its continuous expansion of distribution network, said the firm’s top executive. Brad Jones, chief executive officer of Wave Money, said in an exclusive interview the firm has […]

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Promise seen for cards in Myanmar’s ranks of unbanked

August 4, 2017 by Thiha

Zayar Aung, head of cards at CB Bank, said Myanmar had enjoyed annual growth in cards usage over the past four years thanks to the growing number of automated teller machines (ATMs). “Four years ago, we only had less than 100 ATMs. Now, there are nearly 3,000 ATMs across the country,” he told the Myanmar […]

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Jovago Announces Myanmar Expansion

December 21, 2015 by Thiha

Present in over 40 African countries and in 2 Asian countries, Jovago – the first hotel booking online site in Africa has announced the opening of its third office in Asia and seventeenth in the world. This new expansion confirms the Jovago strategy to expands operations and presence in Asia with a local presence in […]

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Ooredoo partners with Rocket Internet for online services

May 7, 2014 by thiha

The Ooredoo Company announced it will link up with Rocket Internet to operate e-commerce, online and digital services in Myanmar and Asia. Ross Cormack, the CEO of Ooredoo Myanmar said, “E-commerce has a great potential in Myanmar along with increasing numbers of smart phone usage. People will shop commodities and services online with their smart […]