An international legal association is calling for a moratorium on expansion work at Burma’s special economic zones (SEZs), a key component of the country’s development agenda.
Tag: special economic zones
Thilawa SEZ appeals to investors but angers locals
Former residents of the area now being used as part of the Thilawa Special Economic Zone say they haven’t been adequately compensated for the loss of their land.
Burma, Thailand still committed to Dawei project
Plans are afoot to revitalise the role of two committees that aim to rev up the multibillion-dollar project.
SEZ managers must be versed in rights
In August, Burma’s newly elected government overhauled the senior figures heading the administrative framework for governing Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Union Vice-President Henry Van Thio replaces former president Thein Sein…
The road to Dawei is paved with empty promises
Aung San Suu Kyi should think again if she believes that going ahead with the Dawei Special Economic Zone project is a good way to create jobs in Burma.
BUSINESS WEEKLY 21 NOVEMBER 2014
Boeing to provide 737s to Air Mandalay; Jalux, Mitsubishi to run Mandalay airport; Amara Bank introduces new scheme after blacklist scare ; Singapore now Burma’s top investor (or is it…