More buyers expected to opt for new left-hand-drive cars

Since the government’s new car import policy permitting only imports of left-hand-drive vehicles into Myanmar from 2018, speculation over the value of existing right-hand-drive cars in the country has risen, prompting rumours of higher prices for such vehicles. While prices have indeed risen, car dealers said consumers ultimately base their purchasing decisions on the car […]

Draft telecoms law to ease import scheme

The draft telecommunications bill that will soon be presented to the lower house will include a provision allowing the free import of communication devices exempt from Myanmar’s standard licensing scheme, Myanmar Computer Federation executive committee member Zaw Min Oo today told Mizzima. Under the current telecoms law, importing telecoms devices and equipment required an import license […]