Weekly Business News from Myanmar

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  ASEAN, Plus Three countries retain trade, investment momentum despite challenges

  Economic Ministers of ASEAN countries and dialogue partners China, Japan and South Korea focus on promotion of trade in ASEAN nations.
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  Thailand, Myanmar Strike MICE Deal

  The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) joined hands with Myanmar’s apex trade body to hold trade shows and events in both countries.
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  Full Implementation of Mobile Banking May Take up to Two Years

  As Myanmar banks ramp up efforts to adopt mobile banking, it could take up to two years to fully implement the system as it requires superior technology and large mobile carriers,
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  Mining Association Eyes Commodity Market

  Villagers pan for gold at the Irrawaddy river near the town of Myitkyina in northern Myanmar.
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  Most Exports Dip in First Four Months of 2014-15FY

  Most exports of Myanmar declined in the first four months (April-July) of the current fiscal year 2014-15, according to the latest figures of the Ministry of Commerce.
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  The logistics industry of Myanmar can only start competing with nearby regions if the country's roads, bridges and highways receive a massive upgrade

  The arrival of bonded warehouses and modern technologies are good news. But the logistics industry can only start competing with nearby regions if the country’s roads, bridges and highways receive a massive upgrade. In 2014, the Economist boldly claimed that if Buddhist monks represent Myanmar’s past, the tenants of Thilawa and the two other SEZs in the works are bets on its future. Backed by the Japanese government and spearheaded by three major Japanese trading houses, the initial success of the Thilawa SEZ relies on the confidence of manufacturers on Myanmar’s potential.
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  The logistics industry of Myanmar can only start competing with nearby regions if the country's roads, bridges and highways receive a massive upgrade

  The arrival of bonded warehouses and modern technologies are good news. But the logistics industry can only start competing with nearby regions if the country’s roads, bridges and highways receive a massive upgrade. In 2014, the Economist boldly claimed that if Buddhist monks represent Myanmar’s past, the tenants of Thilawa and the two other SEZs in the works are bets on its future. Backed by the Japanese government and spearheaded by three major Japanese trading houses, the initial success of the Thilawa SEZ relies on the confidence of manufacturers on Myanmar’s potential.
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  The logistics industry of Myanmar can only start competing with nearby regions if the country's roads, bridges and highways receive a massive upgrade

  The arrival of bonded warehouses and modern technologies are good news. But the logistics industry can only start competing with nearby regions if the country’s roads, bridges and highways receive a massive upgrade. In 2014, the Economist boldly claimed that if Buddhist monks represent Myanmar’s past, the tenants of Thilawa and the two other SEZs in the works are bets on its future. Backed by the Japanese government and spearheaded by three major Japanese trading houses, the initial success of the Thilawa SEZ relies on the confidence of manufacturers on Myanmar’s potential.