On July 13, 2022, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) revoked its previous exemption from the foreign currency conversion requirement for companies that are registered with the Directorate...

Ask after the hottest markets in Asia and Myanmar is sure to be high on the list for a wide range of businesses, particularly those in infrastructure, energy, retail, real estate, hospitality and private equity...

On 27 April 2018, the EU published legislation imposing further restrictive measures on Myanmar/Burma, strengthening the EU's arms embargo and targeting the Myanmar/Burma army ...

In March 2026, the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) introduced two regulatory updates...

On 9 June 2016, the President's Office announced the new members of the re-constituted Myanmar Investment Commission.

The Myanmar Investment Commission has issued new guidance that restructures how investors secure approval for projects and navigate amendments, expansions, or exits. This notification establishes clearer timelines for endorsement applications, defines which changes require MIC versus regional committee approval, and formalizes compliance inspection procedures. Understanding these procedural requirements is essential for investors planning to establish or modify operations in Myanmar.

Myanmar has taken steps to welcome foreign investments into retail and wholesale trading.

The recent adoption by Myanmar’s Parliament of the long anticipated Foreign Investment Law (FIL) is expected to result in more favorable ground rules for foreign companies planning to invest in Myanmar.

Discussion about Myanmar leader who may spend the rest of her life in prison.

Myanmar's military junta is pursuing international legitimacy through elections and diplomatic engagement despite ongoing civil war and territorial losses.

Last week, as the international community celebrated Human Rights Day, the iconic Burmese leader and Nobel laureate, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, appeared in person before...

With the easing of economic sanctions by the United States and Europe, Myanmar is now a prime target for foreign investors.