Myanmar 126th out of 152 in e-commerce readiness index
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released last week its 2019 edition of the “Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-commerce Index” in which Myanmar classifies at the 126th place out of 152 assessed countries. The UNC
Belgian telco first to cut ties with Mytel
A Belgian satellite communications provider has become the first company to cut ties with a Myanmar partner, reported VOA News. The activity occurred after following the UN’s call for a boycott of military-affiliated businesses. The firm, Newte
UN recommends sanctions against military-backed businesses
The United Nations has called for international sanctions against businesses linked to Myanmar’s military, which holds a stake in a wide variety of industries, including oil, jade, minerals, construction, aviation and beer. The statement by the
Economic boycott of Tatmadaw called upon by UN
A United Nations panel has urged the international community to boycott financial support to the Tatmadaw for alleged human rights abuses in Myanmar. According to reports, the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar said that senior figures in the Myanmar
