Consortium to supply electricity and gas for “New City”

Consortium to supply electricity and gas for “New City”

Thailand’s PTT Group and an Indian consortium have been chosen to supply and distribute electricity and natural gas.
Growing mobile penetration gives Myanmar fintech a big boost

Growing mobile penetration gives Myanmar fintech a big boost

Fin-tech services have boomed following an increasing number of mobile users, says Fitch Solutions Macro Research.
US eases visa requirements for Myanmar citizens

US eases visa requirements for Myanmar citizens

Myanmar citizens can now apply for a combined B-1/B-2 visa, which allows travel to the US for both business and/or tourism purposes.
Malaysian bank branch provides USD 3mn loan to microfinance fund

Malaysian bank branch provides USD 3mn loan to microfinance fund

Kuala Lumpur-based (Maybank) has signed an agreement with Hayman Capital, to provide a USD 3 million loan for business expansion.
Tanintharyi to focus on tourism, property, mining

Tanintharyi to focus on tourism, property, mining

Tanintharyi Region is looking to attract investors in the hotel and tourism, real estate and mining industries, as discussed during an investment forum.
MyTel anticipating 5G rollout next year if granted licence

MyTel anticipating 5G rollout next year if granted licence

MyTel, a joint venture between Myanmar and Vietnam launched in June last year, can roll out 5G services next year if the license is granted.