The sustainability of the country’s economic development depends on improving labour standards and ensuring that employers respect workers’ rights, speakers told the “Building a New Myanmar” conference last week.
The lifting of EU sanctions might herald a bright future for Myanmar’s garment sector.
Myanmar’s home-grown garment industry is thriving, thanks to its ability to cater to local tastes.
The move to cut fishing season short in order to allow fish populations time to recover has widespread support.
Despite the removal of European Union sanctions, most fisheries products exporters have failed to position themselves to enter the EU market, industry observers say.
Domestic energy companies should focus on providing services to support future oil and gas exploration projects in Myanmar, the chief executive officer of a Myanmar oil and gas firm said last week.
The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw will commence deliberations on a tax reform bill once it resumes in mid-June.
The US dollar strengthened by about 1 percent last week from pre-Thingyan levels.
Yangon’s automotive market is nearly at a standstill after major national holidays and the outbreak of religious conflict, traders said last week, two roadbumps that are only the latest in a turbulent period for the industry.
A threat to seize billboards following Thingyan has lapsed, with no action by municipal authorities.
