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Telenor, Axiata merger could result in better services for Myanmar

Norway’s Telenor Group and Malaysia’s Axiata Group are planning to merge operations across nine countries, including Myanmar.

The former CEO of Mytel and current vice president of Viettel Group was named Telecom CEO of the year during the Telecom Asia Awards 2019.

The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) will allow foreign banks to open branches in the country to help local businesses gain access to financing.

Starting 1st June, a five percent commercial tax on mobile phones and accessories shall be collected from buyers at the time of purchase.

The DaNa Facility, the UNCDF and the Asian Development Bank’s ADB Ventures have launched a new technology innovation program.

Ooredoo Myanmar and ZTE Corporation signed an MOU to collaborate on 5G network development yesterday which will ensure readiness for 5G.

Highlights

Terminals, ports, logistics, liner operations disrupted
February 26, 2021
German containerline Hapag Lloyd has announced a decision to temporarily suspend cargo bookings into Myanmar …
Facebook, Instagram ban military and related pages with immediate effect
February 26, 2021
In a February 24th update to its February 11th statement, Facebook through its Director of …
Luxury Japanese real-estate complex called out for funding military
February 26, 2021
Despite distancing itself from other major Western states imposing sanctions on military-linked individuals and entities, …