Japan's Kono meets Aung San Suu Kyi, pledges help on Rohingya issue

Refugee issues discussed between Japan and Myanmar

Meeting with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Tara Kono discussed Myanmar’s refugee issues. Japan pledged support for investigations into the longstanding crisis on the Myanmar-Bangladesh border. “A
Nippon Life buys 35% stake in Myanmar insurer for US$21 million

Nippon takes stake in Myanmar insurer

Nippon Life Insurance has announced it will take a 35 percent stake in Myanmar’s Grand Guardian Life Insurance Company (GGLI) in a deal worth USD 21 million. According to a report in Dealstreet Asia, the deal is expected to be completed by October
Toyota Nezas dealership in Myanmar to begin selling in 2020

Toyota dealership to open Yangon store

Nezas Holdings, a Myanmar-based dealership for Toyota Motor Corp, is to open a shop early next year in Yangon. According to an article in the Myanmar Times, the showroom is to be located in the commercial capital’s Mayangone Township. Car models im
Nissin Electric shifting production to Myanmar from Thailand, Vietnam

Nissin Electric relocates plants to Myanmar

Metal parts and equipment maker Nissin Electric Co of Japan will build a plant in Myanmar, relocating some manufacturing processes from Thailand and Vietnam. According to an article in the Bangkok Post, the move is to cut labor costs in its contract
KDDI, Sumitomo to enter Myanmar Mobile Game Market

Sumitomo and KDDI to enter Myanmar mobile games market

Japanese firms KDDI Corp and Sumitomo Corp are planning to enter into Myanmar’s mobile games market, through a partnership with the state-owned Myanma Posts and Telecommunications. According to an article in the Myanmar Times, the two companies wil
Toyota to build its first assembly plant in Myanmar

Toyota to establish assembly plant at Thilawa SEZ

Japanese car manufacturing giant Toyota Group is to begin work at an assembly plant at the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on the outskirts of Yangon, according to an article in the Myanmar Times. An unnamed source says the company will invest â€