The government and private sector need to cooperate to enable Myanmar’s fishery sector to acceess opportunities in China-Myanmar economic corridor project, said Win Kyaing, general secretary of Myanmar Fisheries Federation (MFF). “In the fishery sector, it is no longer possible to extend catching fish naturally. But we can extend fish farming. We will try for […]
MFF official highlights govt cooperation for fishery development in China-Myanmar corridor
July 16, 2018 by
India China News: China hints it can rename CPEC if India joins OBOR initiative | India News
November 29, 2017 by
BEIJING: The Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday responded to a statement by its ambassador in India, Luo Zhaohui, who recently said Beijing is prepared to rename the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to address India’s concerns+. The ministry neither endorsed nor denied Luo’s statement, suggesting that it was encouraging Luo to negotiate with New Delhi over […]
China Yunnan courting Myanmar with investment and BRI
September 21, 2017 by
Myanmar’s economy is inextricably linked to neighbouring China. The country exports more than half its agriculture produce across the border, making China one of its largest trade partners. Meanwhile, China is also the largest investor in Myanmar, with total approved investments totaling US$19.1 billion as at August 31. As a whole, foreign direct investments from […]
PM Narendra Modi’s visit to expand strategic and economic footprint in Myanmar
September 4, 2017 by
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi’s three-city Myanmar visit from September 5-7 comes at an appropriate time with India seeking to expand strategic and economic footprint in the South East Asian country where Chinese attempts to enhance its sphere of influence has been met with varying degrees of success. The visit to Myanmar –– considered India’s […]
Myanmar weighs infrastructure, strategic ties to China
June 1, 2017 by
Two big decisions will sway Yangon’s strategic posture with neighbour to the north MAY 31, 2017 by: Mark Canning Xi Jinping, China’s president, staged an impressive show for Asean leaders attending his summit in Beijing this month. The assembled politicians received the intended message loud and clear — that their countries stand to benefit from […]
China’s Modern ‘Silk Road’ Plans Discussed at Yangon Meeting
February 1, 2017 by
A recent briefing looking at China’s One Belt One Road strategy and Myanmar opportunities was held at the Rose Garden Hotel in Yangon. The Briefing was well attended, with over 100 attendees from companies representing countries such as Japan, Singapore, Australia, China, Malaysia and India. The briefing was arranged and coordinated in conjunction with the […]
