BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Ooredoo defends against boycott; Rangoon to get more freight ports, jetties; ADB supports renewable energy in Burma; US govt fines Fokker for breaking sanctions rules.

Despite an influx of foreign investment and large resource base, Burma's exponential growth could be held back by inadequate basic infrastructure and a lack of skilled workers, says an international business analyst.

BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Telenor pledges to erect 2,400 telecommunications towers across Burma; Exim Bank looks at southern highway; Traders Hotel rebranded as Sule Shangri-La; and Yoma announces deal with Mitsubishi.

The Norwegian telecoms firm is embarking on a US$1-billion investment to roll out its commercial second- and third-generation mobile service in Burma this year.

DVB Interview International spoke to Vicky Bowman from the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business about the centre’s work, ways in which companies can adopt responsible business practices and how to tackle issues such as corruption and human rights.

BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Thein SEin says he aims to increase GDP to 9.1 percent; Telenor and Ooredoo awarded telecoms licences; and World bank pledges $2 billion in development aid.