As international energy giants flock to Rangoon for the 2nd Myanmar Oil, Gas and Power road show this week, western and Asian operators are scoping out investment opportunities in Southeast…
Author: KATE KELLY
Experts warn of further concentration of wealth
If Burma’s reforms stay on track, its growth rate could be on par with Asia’s fastest growing economies according to the Asian Development Bank; however, experts fear the nation’s wealth…
Foreign investment may be restricted under new laws
Burma’s new foreign investment law may be more restrictive than its predecessor, experts said, after an updated draft of the much-anticipated foreign direct investment bill was leaked to Reuters last…
Laws stifle investment in mining sector
Burma’s restrictive legal framework means many mining companies may hold onto their cash and wait for a more attractive investment environment before investing in large-scale operations
Local enterprises call for better access to credit, tax incentives
Local companies could be set to receive similar tax breaks and incentives as foreign firms under the Burmese government’s new foreign investment law, as the government seeks ways to even…
Burma set to join transparency initiative
Burma took another step forward in committing to improve resource revenue transparency generated from its rich oil, gas and mining sectors by announcing plans to abide by the Extractive Industries…