Tag «Nay Pyi Taw»

East Asia Joins Forces to Tap Deep Regional Tourism Potential

Greater regional integration, a single visa and across-the-board standards in the tourism sector are expected to boost trade in ASEAN by 10%-20% Myanmar says it is committed to boosting intra-regional trade with a common visa for ASEAN nationals to be made available in 2014 The travel and tourism sector offers a transitioning Myanmar an important …

Aung San Suu Kyi Declares Resolve to Run for President

Myanmar’s opposition leader reiterates resolve to run for president in 2015 Union Minister Soe Thane described Myanmar’s journey to democracy as “irreversible” The government and Aung San Suu Kyi were urged to ensure inclusiveness and protection of minority rights Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, 6 June 2013 – “I want to run for president and I’m quite …

Forum launches report to help boost Myanmar’s energy reforms

74% of Myanmar’s population lack access to electricity. Energy has been identified as a pressing challenge for the country’s economic growth Report says Myanmar could emerge as the next South-East Asian frontier and paves the way for further reforms to underpin the country’s development First ever comprehensive report on Myanmar’s energy sector launched at World Economic …

Young Global Leaders to Meet Today in Yangon

Nearly 300 Young Global Leaders are in Myanmar for their Annual Summit ahead of the World Economic Forum on East Asia The event aims to create a platform for promising entrepreneurial minds to make positive and tangible impacts on pressing challenges in the country and wider region Impact Journeys will focus on arts and culture; business and entrepreneurialism; …