Myanmar expects more Japanese visitors after visa exemptions
Myanmar has said it expects to see an increase in the number of Japanese people travelling to the country, after the government announced a decision to provide visa exemptions for Japanese visitors, according to a report in the Myanmar Times. U Ohn
Central Bank steps into currency issue
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has announced that it has removed a 0.8 percent trading band around a reference rate for the Myanmar kyat in moves that have been welcomed by the business community, according to an article in Frontier. The trading b
Expert to assess Bagan UNESCO application
An international expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites is expected to visit Myanmar next month to assess the country’s application for Bagan to be added to the World Heritage list, according to a report in Frontier. The artic
Two new border gates opened with India
Myanmar has opened two new border gates with India, as part of plans to increase bilateral trade between the two countries. A statement from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population said the gates are located at Tamu-Moreh in Sagaing Region
State Counsellor calls for tourism improvements
State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has urged those involved in the country’s tourism sector to make changes, in order for the country to attract more foreign visitors. Speaking during the Central Committee for National Tourism Development, Aung
