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The Irrawaddy’s infographic gives a rundown of the 80 sweeping development projects set to change the lives of 8.2 million citizens of Yangon city and region forever.
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Business
Thai-based Centara and Myanmar-owned KMA Hotels announced plans to renovate and reopen three KMA hotels and develop three new ones in Myanmar under the Centara brand.
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World
One in four Korean youths, shying away from foreign-occupied blue collar work, remain jobless, while companies like Japan Inc snap up desperate Korean college grads.
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Business
Around 1,200 attended the Yangon Investment Forum 2019 in Yangon this week, where officials touted the city’s investment advantages to potential investors.
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Asia
Speaking to regional leaders at the launch of a new economic roadmap called “Vision Indonesia 2045,” Joko Widodo promises to cut red tape hampering investment.
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Business
Infrastructure builder Adani Myanmar has been granted permission from the MIC to begin the first of two phases of construction on a $290 million port in Yangon.
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Interview
Group not opposed to NCA, but wants all groups to sign; it has not expanded its army but will maintain readiness, senior official says ahead of 30th anniversary.
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Business
Success of country’s pop culture, along with direct flights and increased visa issuance contribute to growth
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Business
The bank said GDP growth would hit 6.6 percent thanks to rising foreign investment after dropping to 6.2 percent last year.
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In Person
Temasek and ADB backing Singapore-based Ascent Capital Partners in the first Myanmar-focused private equity fund to boost sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
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News
NAYPYITAW—Myanmar held its first-ever international investment summit late last month in Naypyitaw. The two-day event showcased 120 projects worth US$3 billion (about 4.5 trillion
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Specials
A selection of infographics to illustrate all Chinese investment projects in Myanmar between 1988 and 2018, including those proposed, underway, completed and stalled.
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Analysis
Players and experts in a variety of business fields spoke to The Irrawaddy on their predictions for Myanmar’s economy in 2019, with more positive than negative views overall.
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Business
The summit to be held in Naypyitaw in late January will showcase $3 billion in potential investments and aims to attract eastern investors in particular.
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Burma
Lawmakers, activists and ethnic representatives hope for progress in 2019, but the events of recent years temper their expectations with caution
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