Challenging the dominance of cash in Myanmar
Myanmar has struggled to adopt card payment systems. Mobile payment solutions have the best chance of challenging the dominance of cash.
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Myanmar’s President’s call for constitutional change is economics disguised as politics
Myanmar’s president called for constitutional reform in his Independence Day speech. The move is economics dressed up as politics.
The myth of the stateless Rohingya
The Burmese military perpetuates the belief that the Rohingya are stateless. But it is a myth.
Thailand’s infrastructure plans are good for trade with Myanmar
Thailand plans significant infrastructure development to boost cross-border trade with Myanmar. Both countries stand to benefit – if the plans come to fruition.
Why Myanmar’s government needs to do more to maintain economic growth
Myanmar’s commercial and financial landscape has changed since 2011. The government must redouble its efforts to sustain growth.
Will Aung San Suu Kyi face charges of genocide?
A leading UN human rights commissioner suggested Aung San Suu Kyi could face charges of genocide. Is this a possible ending to the Rohingya genocide episode?
Myanmar government relaxes restrictions on foreign investment
Myanmar issues a new Myanmar Companies Act to attract foreign investment. The local companies are expected to take their businesses to a level.
Parallels with Rohingya crisis as workers flee from Thailand
Myanmar faces challenges at its borders. The Rohingya people remain marginalised, but workers forced to return from Thailand receive assistance from Myanmar’s government.
Exclusive interview with Yoma, a bank with one of the highest cost to income ratio globally
Yoma Bank started re-operating under a full banking licence in 2013. It now stands amongst the top five banks in Myanmar.
Can an economic corridor hold the solution to the Rohingya crisis
China proposed the construction of a Y-shaped China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. The plan will deepen the bilateral cooperation between China and Myanmar.