COVID-19 and Labour-intensive Industry in Myanmar
An exploration of the impact of COVID-19 on labour-intensive industry in Myanmar, measures taken to support businesses and the economic outlook going forward.
COVID-19: Myanmar Relief Measures
Myanmar has taken action against the impacts of COVID-19 on the Myanmar economy by announcing measures such as the COVID-19 Fund providing loans to hard-hit industries and extension of tax payment periods.
COVID-19 and Force Majeure in Myanmar: What You Should Know
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MYANMAR SEA TRADE AT US$21.6 BILLION
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MYANMAR’S RICE EXPORTS TO CHINA SURGE THIS SUMMER
According to the Ministry of Commerce, in July 2019, Myanmar exported over 29,000 tons of rice to China through Myanmar-China border trade camps, an increase of over 3,000 tons from June 2019.
YOMA BANK SMART CREDIT SOLUTION FOR THE MASS MARKET
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Foreign casino operators seek opportunities following 2018 gambling law
Foreign casino operators from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau have been actively pursuing opportunities in Myanmar. The 2018 Gambling Law, which was passed in May 2019, legalises casino gambling in Myanmar
Increase In Foreign Direct Investment Into Myanmar
Government-approved foreign direct investment (“FDI”) into Myanmar increased by 77% to US$2.3 in the first-half of 2019 compared to US$1.3 billion in the same period in 2018. Singapore was largest investor
Metro Wholesale Myanmar secures US$20m loan from the International Finance Corporation
Wholesale Myanmar Limited (“Metro Wholesale Myanmar”) a Myanmar joint-venture company owned by Frankfurt-listed Metro AG (85%) and Singapore-listed Yoma Strategic Holdings Limited (15%)…
Yoma Strategic Holdings raises US$70 million in debut bond sale
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Myanmar’s Ministry of Planning and Finance to allow foreign insurance providers operate in Myanmar
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Apex Bank Limited to provide uncollateralized loans to SMEs
Myanmar’s Apex Bank Limited (“MAB”) has announced it will provide uncollateralized loans to Myanmar’s small and medium sized businesses (“SMEs”). The lending programme is being implemented in cooperation with German state-owned development bank KfW (formerly KfW Bankengruppe). Loan amounts will be based solely on companies’ income and expenditure and have an interest rate of 8.5%.