Myanmar Morning News For August 16
Tariffs and policies: The crux of Myanmar’s power problem In 2017, Myanmar is projected to generate a maximum of 2,700 megawatts of electricity, up from around 2,500 MW in 2016, as the population expands and […]
Tariffs and policies: The crux of Myanmar’s power problem In 2017, Myanmar is projected to generate a maximum of 2,700 megawatts of electricity, up from around 2,500 MW in 2016, as the population expands and […]
Competition heats up in the Vietnam soft drink market According to a report released by the Vietnam Beverage Association, the foreign sector has surpassed the 50% benchmark and is gradually edging out all the domestic […]
32 companies start commercial operations in Thilawa SEZ A total of 87 companies from 17 countries have invested in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone Project. Thirty-two companies have begun commercial operations there, according to a […]
SCIC manages State capital of nearly 20 trillion VND at 141 firms The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) had invested in 141 businesses as of July 31 with total State capital of almost 19.56 trillion […]
Myanmar economy needs ‘predictable policy,’ new reform leader urges “Winston” Set Aung, Myanmar’s newly-appointed deputy minister for national planning and finance, has urged fellow government leaders to pursue further regulatory and policy reforms for the […]
Auto imports headache local experts According to a report from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the volume of cars imported from Thailand, which is the largest exporter of cars to Viet Nam, was sharply […]
Bangkok gourmands are in for a treat next month when seven Michelin star winning chefs join with four other internationally celebrated chefs for the 18th annual World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Held […]
Myanmar approves $3.7 bn foreign investment MYANMAR continues to maintain its potential to increase foreign direct investment in fiscal 2017 starting April 1 by approving nearly US$3.7 billion (Bt123 billion) over four months, according to […]
Samsung sets up logistics company as market heats up For the majority of Vietnamese, Samsung means smartphone, TV and washing machine. However, the South Korean investor has been taking steps towards the logistics markets. — […]
Flags, musical horns, dancers and a grand parade were the order of the day on Tuesday, August 8, when Asean celebrated its golden jubilee. Organised by the government of the Philippines – the current chair […]
Agencies to send maids to Hong Kong The Cambodian government has selected six agencies to facilitate sending domestic workers to Hong Kong – with one saying they will begin sending maids by the end of […]
Unbanked population drives cards boom THE LARGE number of Myanmar people without bank accounts creates room for growth in the use of cards and e-wallets in the country over the next few years, bankers said […]