Grand Mercure announces first Myanmar property opening
French hotel chain Grand Mercure has announced the opening of its first property in Myanmar, in the commercial capital of Yangon. According to an industry report, the Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire has 175 rooms, ranging in size from 30 square me
Yangon region government meets industrial zone developer
U Phyo Min Thein, chief minister of Yangon Region, has met with representatives from Thai company Amata Corporation to discuss a proposed “Smart and Eco City” project in the commercial capital. An article in the Myanmar Times said that the talks,
French Chamber of Commerce publishes its first extensive anonymous salary survey
CCI France Myanmar published the results of its first extensive anonymous salary survey yesterday, which was launched in June 2018. The results are now available for free on its website at (https://www.ccifrance-myanmar.org/sites/ccifrance-myanmar.or
Air Asia to begin Yangon-Chiang Mai route
Low-cost airline AirAsia will begin flying between Yangon and Chiang Mai, Thailand, three times a week starting on August 11, according to a report. The flights will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on planes carrying up to 180 passeng
Kayin BGF project given approval
The Myanmar Investment Commission has granted approval for the construction of the first phase of a “city expansion” project in Myawaddy Township, Kayin State, which is supported by a local Border Guard Force (BGF) and a Chinese conglomerate, acc
