Amid chaos, investors hold their breath

When the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) took power this week, it risked a decade of new foreign investment in nearly every sector. Now those partnerships, struck in the democratic era, will be put to the test. Will India renege on plans for a new gas re

Industry asks for lower duties for Myanmar-assembled cars

Auto industry representatives have asked Yangon’s chief minister to lower import duties on unassembled cars. The request comes as domestic and foreign car makers look to boost production in Myanmar. During a meeting with Yangon Region Chief Min

Myanmar auto industry revs up

Myanmar automotive factories are upping their output in response to higher demand, according to an industry analysis by the Myanmar Times. Production has increased from both Japanese and Chinese brands, taking advantage of growing local demand, im