Burma Economy

Burma’s Biggest Win: Its Legislature

Burma’s legislature has been a boon for the country. But building a parliamentary house takes time

Full Steam Ahead: The Burma Boom

With Burma opening to the outside world, the opportunities for investors and its people are vast. The challenges may be equally daunting.

The Next Step in Burma's Economic Opening

While much about the country’s future remains uncertain, banks and accounting firms are moving in.

Burma: The Promise and Peril

While various reforms seem to have made Burma a hot destination for investment, many challenges remain.

Burma’s Drug Problem Gets Worse as Its Politics Get Better

As Burma undergoes a historic transformation, a new problem with vast consequences arises.

Burma: Open for Business?

Burma is opening its economy to the outside world for the first time in decades. While many see sizable profits, there are still hurdles that investors must consider.

Burma: Asia’s Next Tiger Economy?

Burma is at a crossroads, politically and economically. Will it become Asia’s new economic tiger or remain isolated from the global economy?

Burma Real Estate – Boom or Bust?

With growing optimism that reforms in Burma are for real, property prices are soaring. But is the boom sustainable?

Why Burma Needs Transparency

If Burma’s economy is grow it will need the government to do more to ensure transparency and accountability.