VisionFund Myanmar recently announced the launch of a new microfinance loan product exclusively for garment factory workers, funded by the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT), according to a press release on 16 February. The loans were first launched at the ZES garment factory located in Hlaing Thar Yar Township, with over 160 workers […]
VisionFund Myanmar launches loan scheme for factory workers
February 23, 2018 by Thiha
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Can the central bank’s new guard save businesses in Myanmar?
August 7, 2017 by Thiha
Among the nominees for deputy governor are economist and retired Budget Department of the Ministry of Planning and Finance officer U Soe Thein, incumbent deputy governor U Soe Min and existing member of the board U Bo Bo Nge. Meanwhile, the newcomers to the Board include former deputy director general of the Union Attorney General’s […]
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