US adds Myanmar to travel ban
The United States will add Myanmar to its controversial travel ban. The US Department of Homeland Security announced that starting February 21, citizens from Myanmar (along with five other countries) will not be eligible for immigration visas, althou
Coronavirus scare hits Myanmar tourism
The coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 4000 people in China is driving tourists away from Asia, and Myanmar is no exception. Although no official release has been made that the virus has reached Myanmar, apparently the crisis in its lar
Westin to open its first hotel in Myanmar
Global hospitality giant Mariott International will open the first of its Westin Hotels & Resorts located in Yangon in late 2021, the company announced. The 26-story tower will be located within a USD 400 million development project controlled by
Myanmar Visa requirements eased for Asian visitors
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism (MHT) will extend visa preferences for people from Japan, South Korea, China and India. The initiative is aimed to boost Myanmar’s tourism numbers. Since late 2018, visitors from Japan and South Korea have enj
New Visa card launched by CB Bank and Telenor
Global payments firm Visa has reached an agreement with Telenor Myanmar and CB Bank to provide a Visa Card to CB Bank customers. According to a report in the Myanmar Times, the move came after the Central Bank of Myanmar raised annual credit card int
