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    As Burma’s economy rebounds, sanctions risk gives some investors pause: IMF

    Aung San Suu Kyi’s government is opening the economy and growth is rebounding in Burma, though the possibility of broader Western sanctions over the Rohingya crisis is nevertheless giving some foreign investors pause, according to a senior IMF official.

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    Burma’s economy accelerating, says Suu Kyi

    She also told her fellow delegates that much of Burma’s recent success was down to her government’s policy of ensuring “a level playing field”.

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    Tycoon Serge Pun says economy neglected by NLD government

    Burmese tycoon Serge Pun, one of the wealthiest men in Asia, says the government led by Aung San Suu Kyi has neglected the nation’s much-needed economic reform.

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    Kickstarting the economy from the classroom

    Education reform in Burma is underway — and not a moment too soon.

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    Thais see uphill battle for Burmese economy

    Burma’s lack of skilled labour is one of the major hurdles facing the country’s economy, according to Thai academics.

    ASEAN set to become world’s 5th largest economy by 2020: ANZ

    A new report by economists representing ANZ Bank says that greater economic integration could see ASEAN replace China as the world’s leading manufacturing centre over the next 10–15 years, and[…]

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    Dawei SEZ destroying local economy, says women’s group

    The the presence of the project is already undermining local agricultural and fishing livelihoods, a new report by the Tavoyan Women’s Union claims.

    Arakan’s dismal economy due to unrest, VP says

    Burma’s Vice-president Sai Mauk Kham, in a meeting with Arakanese locals in state capital Sittwe last week, said the steady decline of GDP in Arakan could be attributed to the[…]

    SEZ Law should be ‘driving force’ for Burma’s economy

    Following the approval of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Law by Burma’s Parliament on 23 Jan, Maung Aung, advisor to the Trade Minister, said the creation of SEZs should be[…]

    DVB Debate: How to tackle Burma’s economy video

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    DVB Debate: How to tackle Burma’s economy

    Even though the growth index is positive in Burma, the country’s economy is still driven by entrepreneurs who have connections to those in power. A recent World Bank report warned that conditions were ripe for high inflation. The latest DVB Debate discussed measures to tackle the Burmese economy.

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    Rangoon’s economy hit by threat of violence

    The looming threat of religious violence in Rangoon is beginning to take its toll on the economy, after authorities force businesses to close early and residents are too scared to venture outside their homes

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    Investors and the new economy

    As Burma opens up to the world, experts warn the sharks and cowboys among the many frontier investors converging on the scene could exploit the impoverished nation

    Business News

    S’pore keen on stake in Burma’s economy

    Singaporean foreign minister also calls for end to western sanctions ‘damaging’ ASEAN as 2015 target for economic integration approaches

    Business News

    IMF may lend hand to Burma’s economy

    Burmese government seeks assistance from world financial body to adjust its foreign exchange rates in bid to boost economy

    Business News

    Burma economy in ‘artificial deficit’

    Government’s culpability in deteriorating fiscal conditions is ‘worse than thought’ after figures reveal that economy should be 20 percent healthier

    Business News Politics

    Burma claims a strengthening economy

    Apr 7, 2009 (DVB), Whilst world leaders gathered in London last week to discuss ways to combat the global economic crisis, the Burmese prime minister surprised listeners at home with[…]

    Features Lead Story Yangon

    The battle over Yangon’s Dala bridge

    Bridges over major rivers can transform local, as well as national, economies. But not everyone is in favour of building a $168 million bridge linking the congested downtown of Yangon with the poor and rural township of Dala to the south.

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    Hardline monks in Burma vow to stay on Facebook despite ban

    Burma’s hardline monks will dodge bans on Facebook and keep using the social media giant to “tell the truth,” they said on Friday, after it barred several Buddhist nationalists for hate messages targeting Rohingya Muslims.

    Finance Lead Story News Politics

    Deloitte partner nominated as new finance minister

    Burma’s president on Monday nominated 80-year-old Soe Win, a well-known financial professional, as the next finance minister after the previous one resigned, amid reports he was being investigated over graft accusations.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Finance minister resigns amid graft allegations

    Burma’s Finance Minister Kyaw Win has resigned, weeks after local media first reported he was under investigation for alleged corruption.

    Foreign Affairs Lead Story News

    Four years after coup, Thais tire of corruption and democratic delays

    The Thai junta is struggling to combat perceptions that it over-promised and has thus far under-delivered, four years after it seized power in a bloodless coup.

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    Mahathir, 92, sworn in as Malaysia’s seventh prime minister

    Mahathir Mohamad was sworn in as Malaysia’s seventh prime minister on Thursday after a stunning election comeback, defeating the coalition that has ruled the nation for six decades since independence from Britain.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi meets with UN envoys

    She told the Security Council members ‘please bring to our notice any infringement of these laws and we will do whatever is necessary to take the action’.

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    Activists in Burma welcome Zuckerberg’s vows to block hate speech on Facebook

    Burmese civil society groups on Wednesday welcomed a commitment by Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to increase efforts to curb messages inciting violence, but urged the social media giant to deploy more resources in the Southeast Asian country.

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    Marking two years in power, Suu Kyi urges nation to stay united amid ‘challenges’

    Burma’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi called on Sunday for her people to remain united, saying the Southeast Asian country faces “challenges” at home and abroad, as she marked two years since her party swept to power in a historic vote.

    Business Lead Story News

    Uber sells Southeast Asia business to Grab after costly battle

    Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian business to bigger regional rival Grab, the firms said on Monday, marking the US company’s second retreat from an Asian market.

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    China boosts defence spending, rattling its neighbours’ nerves

    China on Monday unveiled its largest defence spending increase in three years, setting an 8.1 percent growth target this year, fuelling an ambitious military modernisation programme and making its neighbours nervous.

    Business Economy Lead Story News

    Economic growth falling short of targets

    Burma has fallen short of its projected economic growth rates for the past two fiscal years, Minister for National Planning and Finance Kyaw Win acknowledged during a joint session of Parliament on Monday.

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    Govt’s economic policies failing to win investor confidence

    Burma’s short-term business confidence dropped to 49 percent in 2017 from 73 percent a year ago, according to a survey.

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    Govt delays foreign investment law

    The delay of the much-anticipated reform comes as Suu Kyi faces criticism that she has neglected economic reforms.

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