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  August 12, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Latest Tax Compliance Procedures for Non-Profit Organizations in Myanmar

  Myanmar’s government issued Notification 79 of 2020, which describes the latest tax compliance measures for non-profit organizations.
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  June 3, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Myanmar SMEs Receive Financial Support from Japan

  The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently approved US$46.5 million in low-interest loans to businesses in Myanmar.
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  February 19, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  A Guide on Myanmar’s New Insolvency Law

  Myanmar’s new Insolvency Law aims to introduce a modern insolvency regime for investors and entrepreneurs. Read on to learn more.
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  January 22, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Myanmar Extends Visa Regulations to Five New Countries

  Myanmar has extended visa on arrival access to Austria, Hungary, New Zealand, Czech Republic, and Luxemburg. Read on to learn more.
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  April 26, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Emerging Opportunities in Myanmar’s Construction Sector

  Myanmar offers a promising economic environment for construction and real estate investors. The country’s construction sector is only expected to grow in the coming years. Find out more in our latest article.
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  April 5, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  German FDI in ASEAN Part III: Malaysia and Myanmar

  ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Malaysia and Myanmar in the third part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
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  February 1, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s Investment Outlook for 2019

  A large and cheap workforce, natural resources and generally low production costs make Myanmar a perfect destination for foreign investment. Read our latest article to understand Myanmar’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019.
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  November 8, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Threading the Needle: the Rise of Myanmar as a Garment Manufacturing Alternative

  Myanmar’s clothing exports have grown from US$337 million in 2010 to US$1.46 billion in 2015, and could reach US$12 billion by 2020. Learn about opportunities for foreign investment in Myanmar’s burgeoning garment industry, and the driver’s of the country’s growing competitiveness.
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  November 2, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Myanmar Plans Economic Zones on Chinese Border

  Myanmar’s commerce ministry recently issued a call for investments in economic zones that are planned to be set up on the country’s border with China. Read our latest article to find out where these zones will be located and how they would impact trade and investment between the two countries.
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  May 25, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s Daily Minimum Wage Increased from Kyat 3,600 to Kyat 4,800

  Myanmar’s union government has increased the country’s daily minimum wage for an eight-hour work day from Kyat 3,600 (US$2.65) to Kyat 4,800 (US$3.54). The wage increase is the first since Myanmar introduced a minimum wage as part of the government’s labor market reforms in 2015.