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.
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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.
China Considers Buying Myanmar Cattle After Export Ban Lifted
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Improvements to the livestock export industry could raise tax revenues and create employment opportunities, said U Kyaw Htin.
The Cost of Doing Business in Yangon — the Facts and Figures
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The Irrawaddy’s graphics illustrate the findings of DICA’s latest business survey
Fast-Growing Coffee Sector Looks for Extra Shot of Support From Government
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Conflicts and rising land prices are the main obstacles to expanding acreage
Govt Releases Regulations for New Companies Law
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The regulations are meant to help firms navigate the Myanmar Companies Law with instructions on online registration, corporate constitutions, capital structures and more.
New Chair of Kyaukphyu SEZ Wary of Chinese Loans
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U Set Aung said Myanmar will endeavor to take on no loans from China to see the project completed, amid ongoing talks to renegotiate its deal with the developer.
Deputy Finance Minister Named New Chair of Kyaukphyu SEZ
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U Set Aung's appointment comes amid the government's efforts to renegotiate its agreement with the project's Chinese developer to give Myanmar a larger stake.
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Major International Contractors Express Interest in Elevated Expressway Project
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Myanmar and Chinese companies lead the way in filing EoIs for Yangon ring-road
Director of Govt Investment Body Bullish on New Companies Law
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The Irrawaddy spoke with DICA Director U Aung Naing Oo about the main changes in store under the new law, foreign investment prospects and the business landscape heading forward.
Govt Investment Body to Share Regulations for Companies Law Soon
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DICA said it would release regulations relating to the new Companies Law before it takes effect on Aug. 1 with instructions on how to register and follow the rules.
Investors Dissatisfied With Government’s Lack of Direction on Economy
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NLD-led administration not putting the right people in the right jobs, the private sector believes
Companies Law to Take Effect in Shadow of Rakhine Crisis, Civil War
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Come August, a new Companies Law will make it easier for foreign investors to do business in Myanmar. But the Rakhine crisis and civil war are scaring many of them away.
Well-Connected ‘Ethnic Affairs Association’ Lobbying to Develop Popular Yangon Park
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Critics say plan for Yangon’s National Races Village is driven by pursuit of profit, not a desire to aid ethnic communities.
Investors Dissatisfied With Government’s Lack of Direction on Economy
Graft Fight Holds Key to Development, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Tells ASEAN Summit
No Easy Way to Improve Myanmar’s Economy, Experts Say
Myanmar Tycoon Says Economy Neglected by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Government
Central Bank Drops Exchange Rate Limits
Saving Cultures in Karenni
Burma Signals for Foreign Investment
KBZ Appoints New CEO