Thein Sein courts wary investors on ambitious port project
Burma sought Monday to drum up investment in a stalled multi-billion-dollar seaport project at the heart of the former junta-ruled country's efforts to revive its impoverished economy FDI and Burma’s future development
As Burma prepares to install its new investment law, the country's leader's will be faced with tough decisions in order to make sure that FDI is utilised properly and not allowed to harm the economy Thai PM set to visit Naypyidaw in September
Following President Thein Sein’s visit to the ‘Land of Smiles’ in July, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is set to visit Burma's capital in September Understanding the durability of Dawei
While the Dawei deep-sea port and industrial zone in southern Burma is said to be on life support, regional economic inertia and Thailand's political landscape may keep the project afloat Tavoy port facing rising tide of anger
Massive port complex in southern Burma the subject of growing disquiet as analyst warns of waning investor enthusiasm Trouble brews as Burma turns to world markets
Has much changed in Burma in the year since Suu Kyi's party attacked 'blatant cronyism and corruption', and how will its transformation to a prized economic asset impact on civilians? Thai energy workers strike in Tavoy
Employees of PTT complain of low salaries and poor working conditions as strike threatens to bring further controversy to lucrative venture ‘No place for dirty coal in Burma’: activists
Environmental groups demand impact assessments be carried out as bare minimum for existing and future energy projects in Burma Thai energy firm eyes Tavoy alternative
Shock cancellation of Tavoy coal-fired plant prompts Thai energy giant to moot possibility of constructing hydrocarbon plant in Burma Burma cancels huge Tavoy power plant
4,000 MW coal-fired power plant in Tavoy industrial complex in southern Burma cancelled after government cites public disquiet

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