Myanmar is making preparations to hold a business forum in Mandalay, the country’s second largest city in the north, on Nov. 9, aiming to promote trade and investment for the development of Mandalay region, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) Monday. Such a forum is partly aimed at driving development more […]
Navigating Myanmar’s New Business Landscape
SINGAPORE (Nov 1): As Myanmar undergoes a democratic transition, three trends are emerging from its new investment landscape under the new government, says OCBC in a report, This includes the Myanmar Investment Law which could be a game changer for businesses, both foreign and local. The first trend analyst Terence Wu notes is that manufacturing […]
Myanmar’s balancing act
Readers that are listening carefully will realise that, nowadays, most of the buzz behind Southeast Asian investment involves Myanmar. Many foreign companies are looking to put roots down in Myanmar and have been sending representatives there to scout out its business landscape. Despite the lucrative long-term potential for profit, foreign companies should be aware that […]
Chinese firms seek business link with Myanmar
YANGON, March 10 (Xinhua) — A delegation comprising business leaders from 40 state-owned enterprises from China’s eastern port of Tianjin on Tuesday held a meeting with their Myanmar counterparts to explore businesses and trade opportunities. The Tianjin delegation was led by Li Fuming, Chairman of state- owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Tianjin Municipal […]