Some Good, Some Bad
That first sip of the strong smelling ice-cold drink of amber hues, lifts sagging spirits, uplifts the mood, and stress levels seem to recede,...
Wanted: Glocal Talent in Myanmar
Myanmar’s age of darkness has given way to an era of light and brightness, after a long, long time. New business ventures are taking...
A closer look at Accountancy Profession in Myanmar
Background
Accountancy profession in Burma (Myanmar) could be said to have root- ed as a distinct profession with the in- troduction of the Indian Companies...
CREDIT BUREAU: RISK MANAGEMENT IMPERATIVE
Rationale for credit informa- tion sharing
One of the main concerns in the develop- ment of microfinance industry in Myan- mar is the risks related...
Why it may not work for the development of the microfinance industry?
One of the most interesting provi- sions of the Myanmar Microfinance Law is the interest rate cap. The law provides that the interest rate...
China and Japan talk in Myanmar on easing political tensions
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Japan to "make practical efforts to overcome existing political obstacles between the two sides"...
Myanmar-The Rural-Urban Divide
The beautifully vibrant city of Yan- gon is the epitome of urban living in Myanmar. The country’s commercial capital, Yangon is home to over...
Drive out the Old, Drive in the New – Myanmar’s Auto Industry
As you drive from the Mingladon airport in Yangon down Pyay Road towards the heart of the city, it is refreshing to see large,...
World Bank at the forefront of financial inclusion initiatives in Myanmar
Financial inclusion is a gov- ernment priority
As Myanmar gradually move out of econom- ic isolation into one of the region’s emerging dynamic economies, the...
Ways to speed up IT growth much needed by the Corporate Myanmar
Myanmar is on the move and cor- porate Myanmar is gathering pace. In Asia it is the IT sector which has really been one...
