Myanmar is keen to see a rise in responsible and quality investments from Hong Kong as part of their plan to raise $200 billion in foreign investments over the next 20 years.
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The Young Entrepreneur Putting Myanmar’s Food Industry on the Fast Track
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May Thin Kyu started Kreate Food in 2015 to provide much-needed business services for a fledgling market.
Gov’t Looks East to Revive Flagging Foreign Investment
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Agency plans to invite East Asian investors to major summit in December
Myanmar’s Ambitious 20-Year Plan to Attract Foreign Investment
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The plan aims to see Myanmar in the top 40 of the ease of doing business index and the GDP increasing to $203 trillion within 20 years.
State Counselor Encourages Japanese Investment in Myanmar
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has expressed her appreciation for Japan’s understanding and support during a time when Myanmar’s international image has been tarnished.
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The government has blamed ‘hollow transactions’, re-exports and a lack of control over the informal market for the depreciation of the kyat—but the business community disagre
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The National Planning Law calls for drastic changes across a number of sectors in a move to abate high inflation rates and accelerate the growth of the economy.
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Speaking at an investor forum in Singapore, the DICA official said last year saw the lowest rate of foreign investment in Myanmar since 2013.
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Ten Reasons Behind Myanmar’s Economic Slump
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A survey conducted by UMFCCI shows stifling costs, currency depreciation and red tape is making conducting business here ever more challenging.
Businesspeople Urge State Counselor to Reduce Tax And Loan Interest Rates
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In a meeting with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, businesspeople says reducing the rates will attract investors and boost the economy.
State Counselor Offers Reassurances Amid Economic Woes
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The meeting was organized following complaints by members of Myanmar’s business community about chronic losses during the current economic slowdown.
“Inflation Rate Spikes in May-July”
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Prices rise 7.56 percent during the period, compared to 4.45 percent last year, statistics agency says
Dollar Off 13-Month Peak, Emerging Currencies Up on Sino-US Trade Talk News
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News that the world's two biggest economic powers, currently locked in a trade war, were showing a willingness to negotiate boosted investor sentiment after a worrying week.
Central Bank Drops Exchange Rate Limits
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Private banks and exchange counters no longer have to trade within the official band in a move meant to help prevent price manipulation and settle recent fluctuations.
Myanmar’s Ambitious 20-Year Plan to Attract Foreign Investment
State Counselor Encourages Japanese Investment in Myanmar
Business Community Counters Gov’t Reasons for Kyat Depreciation
National Planning Law Expects Highest Growth in Telecom, Industrial, Financial Sectors
Business Community Counters Gov’t Reasons for Kyat Depreciation
Central Bank Drops Exchange Rate Limits
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Burma Signals for Foreign Investment