Burma: Open for Business?
July 26th, 2012
Via The Dipomat, a look at the hurdles investors must consider when entering Burma: There have been significant political changes in Burma over the past year and a half. Aung San Suu Kyi is a member of parliament, protests and unions have become legal and press freedoms have substantially increased. Following the partial lifting of […]
Read more »China’s Pipe Dream Turns Into a Public Relations Nightmare
July 22nd, 2012
Via Energy Tribune, an article on China’s oil & gas pipeline project in Myanmar: China’s oil and gas pipeline in Myanmar is making progress and projected for completion by mid 2013. Yet all is not well for the Middle Kingdom with its long-time ally Myanmar. Despite spending billions on the pipeline and trying to appease […]
Read more »Muscling Into Myanmar’s Surprisingly Crowded Business World
July 21st, 2012
Via The Financial Times, a commentary on gaining access to Myanmar’s best investment opportunities: The US’s decision to suspend some key sanctions against Myanmar is the latest and perhaps most prominent endorsement received by that country’s new quasi-civilian regime. Global interest has surged, due to Myanmar’s vast untapped natural resources, underexploited agricultural sector and huge […]
Read more »Investment Risks In Myanmar
July 16th, 2012
Courtesy of Asia News Network, an interesting article on potential investment risks in Myanmar: Despite tremendous interest in Myanmar following the lifting of sanctions, investors still face many risks as the country is in the middle of reforms on many fronts, a partner at Baker and McKenzie has warned. “Hopefully, Myanmar will follow its promises,” […]
Read more »Myanmar: The Best Investment Opportunity In the World Right Now?
July 15th, 2012
Via Jim Rogers’ blog, a quick look at Myanmar: Probably the best investment opportunity in the world right now is Myanmar. In 1962, Myanmar was the richest country in Asia. They closed off in 1962, and now it’s the poorest country in Asia. I see enormous opportunities there because they’re now opening up. It’s like […]
Read more »Burmese Government To Allow Foreign Firms Into Telephone and Internet Market
July 13th, 2012
Via Mizzima, a report that Myanmar is opening up its internet and telephony market to foreign firms: Burma has started a reform process in the telecommunication field that will lead to an upgrade of telephone and Internet services in the country, while driving international investments and lowering prices in the country. A public telephone booth […]
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