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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.
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  March 21, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Banking Sector Reforms in Myanmar

  Myanmar recently permitted export-financing services by seven of 13 foreign banks operating in the country. In this article, we provide insight into Myanmar’s banking reforms and investment opportunities in the sector.
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  February 9, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s Investment Outlook for 2018

  Myanmar is among the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia with significant market potential for the growth and expansion of foreign companies. Read more about Myanmar’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
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  December 11, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Myanmar’s New Companies Law

  On December 6, 2017, Myanmar’s President U Htin Kyaw approved the new Myanmar Companies Act, 2017, replacing the country’s century-old Companies Act of 1914. The new law seeks to modernize corporate governance in Myanmar in line with international best practices. Read more in our latest article.
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  September 15, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  India-Myanmar Relations: Growing Multifaceted Bilateral Ties

  India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Myanmar between September 5 and 6. Relations between the two countries are multifaceted, with both sides sharing key concerns over maritime security and other transnational issues.
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  August 17, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Myanmar Special Commodity Tax, Thailand VAT, and Indonesia Luxury Sales Tax – ASEAN Regulatory Brief

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Myanmar’s Special Commodity Tax exemptions for emeralds and diamonds, discuss Thailand’s reduced VAT rate extension, and focus on Indonesia’s proposed luxury tax cuts for sedans.
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  July 27, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Laos Investment Incentives, Brunei Halal Certification, and Myanmar Livestock Exports – ASEAN Regulatory Brief

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Laos’ incentives for tourism sector investors, discuss Brunei’s latest Halal regulations, and focus on the lifting of the livestock export ban in Myanmar.
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  July 13, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Malaysia GST, Thailand Foreign Labor Regulation, and Myanmar FDI – ASEAN Regulatory Brief

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we analyze Malaysia’s latest GST waiver for certain goods and services, discuss Thailand’s new decree to regulate foreign workers, and highlight the ten priority FDI sectors identified by Myanmar for preferential treatment.
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  June 30, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Myanmar Trade Liberalization, Thailand Excise Tax, and Cambodia Fintech Sector Regulations – ASEAN Regulatory Brief

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on Myanmar’s recent decision to open several new sectors to trading by foreign companies, discuss Thailand’s new excise tax rates for electric vehicles, and highlight Cambodia’s new regulations for its fintech sector.