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Liberalization in Burma creates new investment opportunities
While not without risks, the recent opening of Burma to the outside world is creating a plethora of lucrative new opportunities for investors.
Myanmar: Uncharted business territory
Government-mandated democratic reforms over the past two years have made Myanmar the next big thing on the hit-list of global corporations and investors. However, inherent operational risks and political instability
Can New Delhi trump Beijing in ties with Myanmar?
Over the past two decades, India has sought to strengthen ties with Myanmar, which is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia, particularly in the economic sphere. With increasing anti-China sentiments in Myanmar, similar
Post-election investment stability in Myanmar is unclear
A date has been set for historic elections in Myanmar, but post-election political instability remains high. Business is advised to adopt a long-term perspective. Myanmar has announced the date for
The Rohingya crisis: A ticking time bomb for Myanmar?
The recent boat crisis of Rohingya refugees has dominated headlines and attracted international attention to one of the world’s most prosecuted minority groups. Living in apartheid-like conditions in the Buddhist-dominated
Ethnic violence hurts FDI in Myanmar
Communal violence between Buddhist and Muslim residents of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second biggest city, shows how ethnic tension remains a key obstacle to civil peace in the country. Mandalay was placed
Is 60 years of civil war coming to an end in Myanmar?
Myanmar President Thein Sein aims to silence the guns of the civil war that devastates the country’s economic potential. However, until the military is under government control, such hopes seem
Amid Myanmar’s Reforms, Unresolved Issues Remain
In reaction to political reforms, Myanmar’s once-hefty sanctions have been lifted by both the EU and US, and investors from around the world have stampeded into the market. Often being
Chinese Lessons for Myanmar’s Gold Rush
China’s long-standing relationship with Myanmar offers lessons for newer investors seeking to capitalize on the country’s nascent opening. The United States has shifted its policy toward Myanmar over the past
