Other Briefings
Myanmar Implements Long-Awaited Minimum Wage Hike
Myanmar has increased the daily minimum wage rate after a five-year hiatus to 5,800 kyat (US$2.76) for an 8-hour day, from 4,800 kyat (US$2.28).
On Myanmar’s Karen and the Philippines’ MILF
The cancel culture is far too easily offended, as James Palmer of Foreign Policy Magazine has found out
Strengthening Myanmar’s Trade Relations with Bangladesh
There are many opportunities to enhance Bangladesh’s bilateral trade and investment relations with Myanmar.
Relocating Or Exiting Your Business From Myanmar
Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Myanmar business border relocation options with Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China and India Wage, trade and incentive comparisons Winding Up a Myanmar Foreign Invested Company
Myanmar’s Prospects for Post-Coup Foreign Trade & Investment
Big questions remain over the prospects for existing and future foreign investment in Myanmar following the coup.
Myanmar Coup: Government Shake-up with Military backed Ministers now in Place, but Chief Justices and Anti-Corruption Personnel Remain
Latest updates on the coup in Myanmar.
Myanmar Coup: Updates and What To Do If You Are In The Country
Reports from Myanmar today have indicated that a military coup has been underway and that President Win Myint together with the nation’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other high-ranking Government officials.
Myanmar’s Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Myanmar’s government issued Notification 65/2020, which provides several tax relief measures for businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Japan’s JICA Provides Loans to Support SMEs and Infrastructure in Myanmar
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a loan agreement with the government of Myanmar to provide 42.7 billion yen to support SMEs and infrastructure.
Myanmar Opens Stock Market to Foreign Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (SECM) has allowed resident and non-resident foreigners to participate in securities trading on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX).
