Myanmar and Japan discuss expansion of investments, vaccine arrives from India, power deal inked with Thai, restaurants and tourism sector to some get assistance.
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Myanmar Signs Power Purchase Deal with Thai Company
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The authorities are trying to provide Yangon with a reliable power supply to sustain economic growth.
Myanmar Workers at International Joint-Venture Construction Site Strike for Unpaid Wages
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Yoma Central strikers say they are not being paid their wages or social-security allowances.
Myanmar Says Thai Firm at Dawei SEZ Breached Contract
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The SEZ committee says it lost confidence in Italian-Thai Development as its consortium had repeated delays and breaches of financial obligations.
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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Myanmar’s hotels have been closing and the authorities axed a deal to develop a giant economic zone. Meanwhile, an alarming fall in foreign trade has been reported.
Myanmar Secures Second IMF COVID-19 Loan
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The country is trying to buy millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines and offset the economic impact of coronavirus.
China Inks Economic Agreements With Myanmar, Promising COVID-19 Vaccine Donation
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Visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would supply 300,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine to Myanmar.
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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This week a Japanese beer giant took a stand against Myanmar’s military, tea orders arrived from the United States and remittance firms were licensed to transfer cash.
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Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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This week saw a Korean desk open in Yangon to boost bilateral trade. Work is also due to start on the Thai-backed Amata Smart City.
Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Naypyitaw Next Month
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Wang Yi is expected to push BRI projects and discuss the issues facing Rakhine State during his visit; no specific date has yet been announced.
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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Myanmar’s economy is trying to break out of the COVID-19 gloom by relaxing restrictions and starting large infrastructure projects.
Myanmar’s Economic Year in Review
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In 2020, COVID-19 brought a sharp slowing of growth and a raft of measures aimed at saving the economy, along with a landmark trade deal and some good news on investment.
Global Beer Consumption Rises for 2nd Year in 2019: Kirin
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Global beer consumption rose for the second straight year in 2019, Kirin said.
Myanmar to Start Joint Projects With Three Asian Countries
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Major infrastructure projects planned with Thai, Singaporean and Korean firms in the nation’s commercial hub are nearing the construction phase, the government said.
Myanmar Signs Power Purchase Deal with Thai Company
Myanmar Workers at International Joint-Venture Construction Site Strike for Unpaid Wages
Myanmar Says Thai Firm at Dawei SEZ Breached Contract
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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Over 7,000 Apply to Run in Myanmar’s November Election
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