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A new law on foreign investment is not entirely reassuring
KEEN Western investors call Myanmar the final frontier. That neatly captures the excitement of placing a bet on the last big country in booming Asia to open up to the outside world. After the ending of...
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Burma eases rules for forming public companies
The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) has announced that the rules and regulations have been eased for the establishment of public companies.See it on Scoop.it, via Supply...
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Hedging China risks, Japan firms turn to booming Southeast Asia
Hiroshi Uematsu had a tough start in Cambodia, where he heads an economic zone that aims to attract business from his native Japan. He arrived just before the global financial crisis sent the Asian...
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Opens Shop in Myanmar
Professional services group PricewaterhouseCoopers opened a Myanmar office Tuesday, becoming the second of the Big Four global accountancy firms to set up shop in the long-isolated country since it...
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Myanmar-Thai Dawei Project Likely to Begin Construction in April
Construction in the $50 billion Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone project in Myanmar is likely to begin in April, a Thai government official said WednesdaySee it on Scoop.it, via Supply...
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Myanmar state media details new foreign investment law
Myanmar's new foreign investment law allows overseas firms to fully own ventures and offers tax breaks and lengthy land leases, state media said on Saturday, releasing details of legislation passed by...
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Myanmar, the Last Frontier?
Many people believe that Myanmar presents a great opportunity for investment and growth. Rich in natural resources and with a youthful population of 60 million, the country seems ripe for investment....
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ITD seeks joint ventures in Dawei
The SET-listed Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) is willing to forge joint ventures for various aspects of the Dawei megaproject in Myanmar.See it on Scoop.it, via Supply Chain Myanmar
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Sky brightens over Dawei
ITD chief breathing easier as some of the obstacles standing in the way of huge Myanmar megaproject are being overcome.See it on Scoop.it, via Supply Chain Myanmar
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Why Investors Should Tread Warily in Myanmar
When President Barack Obama arrives in Myanmar (Burma) Monday for the first-ever visit to the country by a sitting American president, he’ll be joining a large group of investors who have been eagerly...
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Japan pursues growth in Myanmar, despite ordeals and rivalries on Asia's last...
Planning for one of the largest industrial parks in Asia is under way in Myanmar, a country taking steps to end its military dictatorship, institute democratic reforms and open its economy.See it on...
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Taiwan targets Myanmar for trade
The Taiwan and Myanmar Economic and Trade Cooperation Association was launched Nov. 22 in Taipei City, signaling the intention of local firms to establish a presence in the Southeast Asian nation’s...
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Why Burma is of Growing Importance to China
Burma’s strategic importance to China will grow as Beijing’s dependency on the Middle East increases and the United States’ declines. That’s the message in a new assessment of trends in oil production...
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Perfetti Van Melle looks to Burma
DKSH has entered into an agreement with Perfetti Van Melle for the marketing, sales and distribution of Pefetti Van Melle’s range of candies and soft chews across all trade channels in Myanmar.See it...
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Weak democracy hurts Myanmar business
The Letpadaung copper mine project, jointly established by China and Myanmar, has become the target of growing protests. The Myanmar government arrested some protesters on Tuesday, but this has not...
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Japanese Firms Plan Plastic Production in Burma
As foreign investors’ interest in Burma continues to grow, the country’s plastics industry could be the next sector to get a boost, according to a Burmese plastics factory manager, who said that...
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Myanmar Supply Chain Roadshow, Jan 23-25
With the growing interest of major trading nations seen in late 2011 and 2012 it is clear that Myanmar will soon become an essential feature in any Asia-Pacific business strategy. Therefore in early...
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Golden Triangle: After Obama’s Visit to Rangoon, What’s Next for...
For years the most important political and economic partner of the Burmese regime, China has a new rival for Burma's friendship and vast resources—the United States.See it on Scoop.it, via Supply Chain...
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Myanmar Investment: The Next 'Mini China'?
In an interview with The Myanmar Times, he compared the country, formerly known as Burma, to China in the 1970s, when it started opening up to the world. “In 1962, Burma was the richest country in...
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