Crowdfunding: Alternative financing for SMEs in Myanmar
S weeping changes in the business environment swamp not only Myanmar but the Southeast Asia region as well. In Myanmar, US sanctions were lifted,...
Rural Transport Access: A Must to Improve the Economy
I n reducing rural poverty and enabling social and economic development, rural roads and rural transport services are fundamental. Despite the evidence from Myanmar...
The Yangon Chief Minister Explained about His Notorious Watch
Yangon Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein held a press conference on November 10 to explain about his famous watch which is the main topic...
Nutrition in a Nutshell
Nuts or dry fruits can be delicious part of a wholesome diet simply because theirs is a nutritious nature. With today's busy lifestyles, nuts...
Myanmar’s University System Needs to Be Reformed to Meet Students’ Needs
As the country begins to modernize, Myanmar’s university system has come under intense scrutiny. Many university students complain about the importance placed on the...
Do Corporations have a Social Responsibility in Myanmar?
I nternational businesses have flooded Myanmar’s market since the recent government transition. That trend is expected to continue as Myanmar relaxes more laws to...
Myanmar’s Home Décor Gets a Face Lift
Traditional Myanmar home décor tends to favor simple, comfortable living over the contemporary minimalist home trends that have swept the West. Extensive use of...
‘Brexit’ May Hurt Myanmar Economy
The result of the June 23 referendum in the United Kingdom (UK) on whether to ‘leave’ or ‘remain’ with the European Union (EU) disrupted...
Business Sector Worried by Slow Economic Reform
The first 100 days of the new government ended in July 7 but no major policy statement on the economy was made. NLD identified...
Protection From Above
I f monsoon is here, can umbrellas be far behind? An umbrella is an invention so wonderful that Rihanna devoted an entire song to...
