Remittances in Myanmar: Recent Developments and Outlook
This analytical note provides an overview as well as the recent remittances developments in Myanmar post-COVID-19.
ASEAN+3 Policymakers Should Rebuild Policy Space and Address Long-term Challenges Amid Positive Outlook
The ASEAN region is expected to benefit from a combination of these favorable factors, with growth in 2024 and 2025 forecast at 4.8 and 4.9 percent, respectively while growth in the Plus-3 region is expected to remain robust at 4.3 and 4.1 percent, respectively.
Watch: Myanmar Economy Hit by COVID-19 but Some Bright Spots Remain
In this interview with Channel NewsAsia, Dr. Jae Young Lee addresses questions on how the COVID-19 pandemic has hit Myanmar’s economy, and how the worsening US-China tensions can affect Myanmar’s growth.
Can Myanmar’s State-owned Banks Turn Challenges into Opportunities?
Myanmar’s state-owned banks (SOBs) are currently at a crossroads. Following the opening-up of the banking system, the SOBs have been pushed to catch up with rapidly-growing private banks, many of which have invested in technology, digitizing operations and expanding mobile services.
Electricity Reform to Light Up Myanmar’s Economy
Businesses and the general public in Myanmar are divided on the recent bold policy move to hike electricity tariffs. But the big question is: how can the electricity reform contribute to the country’s development?
Myanmar: Steadfast Implementation of Structural and Institutional Reforms Critical to Sustainable Growth
Myanmar’s economy has picked up in FY18/19 after slowing down during the six-month transition in FY18, supported by an improvement in business sentiment amid renewed reform momentum.
AMRO’s 2019 Annual Consultation Report on Myanmar
Myanmar’s economy has picked up in FY18/19 after slowing down during the six-month transition in FY18, supported by an improvement in business sentiment amid renewed reform momentum.
Myanmar: Steadfast Implementation of Structural and Institutional Reforms Needed to Sustain Growth Momentum
Myanmar’s economy has picked up in FY18/19 after slowing down in the six-month transition in FY18 before the new fiscal year.
Manufacturing key to Myanmar’s growth
Myanmar has been transitioning to a more open and market-oriented economy over the past years.
Myanmar’s Economy Recovers Backed by Investment and Domestic Consumption, Says AMRO at Press Conference in Yangon
The Myanmar’s economy grew by 6.8 percent in FY2017/18 and is expected to expand 7.4 percent in the new FY2018/19 starting on October 1, supported by sustained foreign direct investment inflows, improving investor sentiment, and continuing strong growth in garment exports and domestic consumption.