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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chairperson, National League for Democracy (NLD), on gender equity and democratisation: Viewpoint
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We all want a peaceful, united, and progressive society, but the method of achieving this goal is what we need to agree on. Human beings have different values, ideas and aspirations; we cannot all think in the same way. But our diversity is our strength, and I think our women have a lot to contribute in ensuring that diversity does in fact remain a strength. We have to strengthen ourselves by knowing…
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John Kerry, US Secretary of State, on diplomatic solutions and a successful relationship
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Myanmar has made a significant amount of progress over the course of the past few years, and when I was last here in 1999, I visited with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who was then under house arrest. Today, she sits in parliament and the people are openly debating the future direction of this country. The Myanmar people have made a very clear statement about their desire to build a democratic, peaceful…
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OBG talks to Andrew Géczy, CEO of International and Institutional Banking, ANZ Bank; Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank; and Abdul Farid Alias, Group President and CEO, Maybank
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Interview:Andrew Géczy,Chartsiri Sophonpanich,Abdul Farid Alias What were the key factors behind the decision to apply for an operating licence in Myanmar? ANDREW GÉCZY: Myanmar is a natural fit with our regional strategy, which focuses on connecting our customers across Asia Pacific with opportunities in our core markets of Australia and New Zealand. Myanmar’s population has…
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U Win Thin, Chairman, Win Consulting, on the launch of a new tax system: Viewpoint
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In the democratic transformation process of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, tax revenues play a vital role in the state budget. The Internal Revenue Department (IRD) under the Ministry of Finance is trying its best to earn optimum revenue from two main sources: a direct tax, in the form of income tax; and an indirect tax, through commercial taxes on the growing national tax base, and from reducing…
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Ken Tun, CEO, Parami Energy Group, on the future of energy security: Viewpoint
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Deep in the heart of Myanmar is the town of Yenangyaung, which is famous for two things: it produces the best onions in the country, and it is the site of one of the world's oldest producing oil fields. With this historical backdrop, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), the national oil company, has signed more than 100 production contracts so far. While Myanmar has good fundamentals in place for…
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Julie Bishop, Foreign Minister of Australia, on educational aid: Viewpoint
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During my first visit to Myanmar as Australia’s foreign minister, I have been inspired by the commitment of a wide cross-section of the population to the historic reform process under way. Australia supports this reform process and looks forward to Myanmar emerging as a true democracy that respects human rights and is inclusive of all its people. Myanmar and Australia have deepened their bilateral…
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John Kerry, US Secretary of State, on diplomatic solutions and a successful relationship
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Myanmar has made a significant amount of progress over the course of the past few years, and when I was last here in 1999, I visited with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who was then under house arrest. Today, she sits in parliament and the people are openly debating the future direction of this country. The Myanmar people have made a very clear statement about their desire to build a democratic, peaceful…
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The Report: Myanmar 2015: Economy
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A series of political and economic reforms have led to the lifting of most international sanctions since 2012. While it may take many years of intensive foreign investment and rapid growth to catch up to other south-east Asian countries, Myanmar has exceptional potential for a country in its income range. Agriculture, fishing and forestry is the country’s largest sector, contributing 30.5% to Myanmar’s…
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The Report: Myanmar 2015: The Guide
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This chapter contains useful information for visitors to Myanmar, including proper etiquette, language, transport and how to obtain a visa. It also offers important contact information for foreign embassies, hospitals, UN agencies, airlines and hotels.…