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Liew Mun Leong, Chairman, Surbana Jurong and Changi Airport Group: Interview
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Interview:Liew Mun Leong How has urban infrastructure developed, especially in transport, since the economy opened? LIEW MUN LEONG: Since the introduction of broad-based economic reforms in 2012, Myanmar has been steadily urbanising year-on-year at a rate of 2.5%. However, infrastructure development remains challenging, with the World Economic Forum ranking Myanmar 141st out of 148 countries…
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U Htun Myint Naing, Chairman, Asia World: Interview
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Interview:U Htun Myint Naing Where should investment be prioritised in order to bolster the capacity of the country’s ports? U HTUN MYINT NAING: Myanmar’s transport infrastructure has been stretched by economic development. The recent election will also boost the economy and demand for better transport infrastructure. Ports have been one of the main arteries for goods imports and exports,…
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Anders Aeroe, Director of the Division of Market Development, International Trade Centre (ITC): Interview
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Interview:Anders Aeroe How will the ITC’s Inclusive Tourism project enhance the tourism sector in Kayah State? ANDERS AEROE: Myanmar is emerging as an important new trade and investment partner, as well as travel destination in South-east Asia. It is estimated that 5m visitors will visit the country in 2015, up from 3m in 2014. Myanmar offers tourism experiences that cannot be found elsewhere.…
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U Yan Win, Chairman, Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF): Interview
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Interview:U Yan Win Where does investment need to be focused to ensure the sustainable development of Myanmar’s tourism industry in the coming years? U YAN WIN: Since 2011, the tourism industry has been gaining ground and assisting in the development efforts of Myanmar, with a substantial growth in international tourist arrivals and foreign direct investment. The MTF recognises that tourism…
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Dr Gershu Paul, CEO, Pun Hlaing Hospital: Interview
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Interview:Dr Gershu Paul How would you assess the development of the health sector since the easing of sanctions? DR GERSHU PAUL: There are indications that the changes in the political and military system in recent years have led to a positive impact on the health care sector in Myanmar. For example, life expectancy at birth for both sexes was 55 years in 1980, but in 2011 it was 65 years.…
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Sardar Umar Alam, Head of UNESCO, Yangon Office: Interview
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Interview:Sardar Umar Alam How is the Capacity Development for Education for All (CapEFA) programme enhancing management skills in the Ministry of Education (MoE)? SARDAR UMAR ALAM: In 2012, Myanmar took the overdue decision to reform the education sector, and thus to improve access to and quality of education. Through CapEFA and other education sector programmes, UNESCO strengthened national…
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Cheah Swee Gim, Director, Kelvin Chia Yangon: Interview
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Interview:Cheah Swee Gim As Myanmar’s political and economic landscape continues to evolve, how would you assess the development of its legal infrastructure thus far? CHEAH SWEE GIM: Myanmar has made excellent progress in terms of legal reform. In 2012 Myanmar started updating old laws and enacting new ones, giving investors a framework to conduct business. While there was criticism that…
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U Htun Lynn Shein, Chairman, Myanma Precious Resources Group: Interview
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Interview:U Htun Lynn Shein How, in your opinion, do production agreements in the mining sector in Myanmar differ in comparison to international norms? U HTUN LYNN SHEIN: There is a lack of standardisation in the mining sector internationally, unlike in the oil and gas sector. There should be a set of standards applied to mining law, mineral policy and tax policy. In terms of production agreements,…
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Vicky Bowman, Director, Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB): Interview
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Interview:Vicky Bowman How would you assess Myanmar’s move towards a more transparent economy so far? VICKY BOWMAN: Over the last few years we have seen a combination of factors improve transparency here. The government’s reform agenda has led it to look at international standards, and they have been encouraged by other governments and by companies. For example, they applied to join the…
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chairperson, National League for Democracy (NLD), on democracy in Myanmar: Viewpoint
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A democratic system is based on the wishes, influence and power of the people, and can succeed only if the people are actively involved. The NLD guarantees to respect and follow the will of the people, as expressed through open, transparent, free and fair elections. The NLD was founded in 1988 with the aim of establishing a genuine democratic federal union that would protect human rights. In striving…