In business, a strong reputation is rarely guaranteed. Goodwill matters greatly, and must be defended to ensure an organization’s continued success. The same is true for nation-states. Stature is essential in procuring trade, investment, and broader support for one’s economy. Unfortunately for Myanmar, its brand is suffering. Almost five years after international newspapers adorned their […]
Closing the global and national digital divide
April 20, 2018 by
In the last couple of decades, the “digital divide” was narrowly defined by people’s access to the internet. Myanmar, of course, had very poor internet connections as recently as six years ago. In 2012, this country’s internet penetration was a mere eight percent of the population. In 2018, with four mobile phone operators in a […]
As the World Moves to Renewable Energy, Myanmar Will Follow
July 26, 2017 by
YANGON — The government has been pushing plans for coal-fired power plants to address Myanmar’s great need for electricity. Renewable energy expert Hans-Josef Fell talks about how Myanmar can develop its energy plan. Fell is a former parliamentarian in Germany and the current president of the Berlin-based Energy Watch Group. The Myanmar government has been […]
Event Invitation: Euromoney’s Myanmar Global Investment Forum,12-13 Sep 2017, Naypyidaw
July 25, 2017 by
In the first year of the National League for Democracy (NLD) government, Myanmar’s economy decelerated and the pace of economic reform slowed. Yet, the government appears confident growth will return and has pledged to boost its economy in 2017-18. Foreign investors have reason for optimism too. A new Investment Law came into effect on 1 […]
