Navigating ESG Transformation: Myanmar’s Private Sector in a Polycrisis

by Admin | Aug 21, 2026 | Economy, Governance, Opinion Papers

Source: The Sabai | By Sann Htet Htun Lwin ESG is becoming an economic necessity, not merely a CSR choice; Global sustainability and supply-chain standards increasingly influence market access, competitiveness, and long-term business survival. Read Full...

Russia looking to agree with Myanmar to maintain its companies’ majority stakes in joint projects – economic development minister

by Admin | Aug 19, 2026 | Daily News, Economy, Politics/Policy

Source: Interfax International The relevant negotiations are currently underway between Russia and Myanmar to ensure that Russian companies participating in investment projects in the latter country receive majority stakes during the payback period as one of the...

Tachileik: Organized Crime, Economic Hardship, and Social Vulnerability

by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Cybercrime, Daily News, Economy

Source: Mizzima | By Antonio Graceffo Residents describe Tachileik as a border city where economic hardship, weak governance, and armed conflict have left many locals, particularly young men, women, and displaced populations, dependent on organized crime and its...

Understanding the Changing Political Economy and Rare Earth Surge on Myanmar’s Eastern Borders: An Interview With Sai Hor Hseng

by Admin | Aug 17, 2026 | Economy, Interviews, Opinion Papers

Source: Vision Times | Interview with Sai Hor Hseng ‘The rush for critical minerals in Shan State, largely to support China’s and other countries’ green transition, is having devastating social and environmental impacts’ Read Full Story

Heavy Taxes and Restrictions Cripple Arakan-Bangladesh Border Trade

by Admin | Aug 12, 2026 | Daily News, Economy

Source: Burma News International | By Development Media Group Steep import duties imposed by Bangladesh and tight administrative controls have crippled cross-border trade with Myanmar’s Arakan (Rakhine) State, leaving local merchants struggling despite a worsening...

Myanmar touts economic potential but is it pie in the sky with it still at war?

by Admin | Aug 7, 2026 | Daily News, Economy, Governance

Source: South China Morning Post | By Aidan Jones “Min Aung Hlaing is the reason we are living here outside our country. The day he is gone – and the military is defeated – we will go back and we will build our country again, Read Full Story