U Moe Kyaw

Businesses, government must embrace digital technology to stay relevant

November 15, 2017 by Thiha

To develop and expand, Myanmar must embrace and keep up with the pace at digital technology is changing the economy and the way companies do business around the world, tech experts at the Digital Transformation Summit said. The summit was jointly held by the Myanmar Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industries (UMFCCI) and US […]

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Currency depreciation, policy changes a barrier to motorisation

August 25, 2015 by Thiha

Myanmar will reach the income level required to become “motorised” before neighbours Laos and Cambodia, but policy changes and currency instability threaten to undermine the market. As incomes rise, new vehicle sales are likely to increase. Myanmar citizens will reach the level of income required for motorisation to take off by 2019. Laos will reach […]

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ZICOlaw Hosts ASEAN Forum in Yangon

March 17, 2014 by thiha

Singapore-based ZICOlaw, a network of independent legal and related professional service providers in the ASEAN region, hosted a forum in Yangon to discuss the impending implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in less than two years. Commentators from across the ASEAN region joined local Myanmar stakeholders to exchange views on the challenges and opportunities […]

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Nielsen and MMRD announce myanmar joint venture

March 6, 2014 by thiha

PRESS RELEASE DETAILS: 03/02/2014 Nielsen/MMRD collaboration to provide in-depth understanding of the Myanmar marketplace and consumer behavior YANGON, Myanmar–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE:NLSN), a leading global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, and Myanmar Marketing Research & Development Co., Ltd (MMRD), the pioneer of research services in Myanmar with […]