Liu He takes to the stage to outline how China plans to shape the world economy. Photo: EPA Myanmar will capture Chinese investment as Beijing prioritises poverty alleviation and development in Yunnan AS the fight against poverty takes centre stage in Beijing’s economic policy, Yunnan and Myanmar...
Read MorePower transmission lines in Yangon. The Myanmar Times The Myanmar government will consider using liquefied natural gas (LNG) to generate power and meet the current shortage of electricity in Myanmar, U Win Khine, minister at the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE), said during a meeting...
Read MoreThe city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Malaysians are eyeing growth and investments in Myanmar. Photo - EPA In a move to extend its presence in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s Sunway Construction Group (SunCo) is planning to expand its portfolio to include work in Myanmar and Indonesia,...
Read MoreDowntown Yangon. The government will provide land in the region to build a logistics hub, which is expected to improve trade. Nyan Zay Htet/The Myanmar Times South Korea has invested $98 million to construct a logistics hub at Shwe Lin Ban Industrial Zone in Hlaing Thar...
Read MorePhoto - Facebook/ Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Yangon. A majority of stakeholders who attended Myanmar’s second digital rights forum believed that the freedom of expression in the country has worsened in 2017 while online privacy has also deteriorated. Over 150 participants took part in the second...
Read MoreThe Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) has pledged to provide an additional 3,600 megawatts of electricity within the next four years, Deputy Minister Dr. Tun Naing said in Parliament Monday. Aung Khant/The Myanmar Times The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) has pledged to provide...
Read MoreYangon is expected to experience growth in the office market this year. Thiri Lu/The Myanmar Times The year 2017 elicited mixed market opinions while this year is expected to experience growth in the office market and industrial market, a real estate research firm suggested. Yangon, coming from a...
Read MoreThe Yangon residential real estate market is expected to pick up this year. Thiri Lu/The Myanmar Times Real estate agents believe prospects are looking good for the Myanmar property market in 2018. “Prospects in the real estate market will be brighter this year after the government...
Read MoreThe Yangon Regional Government will review and restructure the city’s property tax system as part of a wider effort to improve and develop the city. Aung Khant/The Myanmar Times The Yangon Regional Government will review and restructure the city’s property tax system as part of a...
Read MoreLPG cylinders are prepared for delivery in India. In Myanmar, Parami Energy already has 1,800 tonnes of LPG in storage and ready for sale. Photo - EPA The government is aiming to replace the use of electricity with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a fuel for...
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