Mining suspension in autonomous region likely to remain in place until new safety and environmental rules are met.
Myanma Economic Bank swiftly transfers officers from headquarters to branches after Washington sanctions two other Myanmar banks.
ThaiBev links up with crony conglomerate Win Brothers through its Singapore unit Fraser and Neave for new venture.
Prices jump, shops shut over fears of more “juntanomics” after central bank announces a new banknote will be issued.
Myanmar’s parallel government is opening Spring Development Bank to help fund the resistance and prevent funds from flowing to the junta
KFC franchise holder expresses relief that resistance groups are not targeting areas where his business interests are focused.
Hong Kong-listed company shuts the last of its three LNG power plants near Kyaukphyu deep-sea port project in Rakhine State.
Consumers have suffered since the US targeted the junta-controlled financial sector in late June, further reducing the kyat's value.
Junta crackdown on unregistered SIM cards intensifies with fines and a barrage of warnings to consumers.
The NLD’s successes were a mirage and the economy is getting better under his rule, junta boss claims.
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