South holds the key to Yangon's smart city aspirations - Colliers
The Yangon Government must make the most of the opportunities on the southern side of Yangon River if they are going to create a smart city, according to Colliers.
Property experts Colliers International Myanmar and Tony Picon from New Asia Property Consultants Limited comment on the proposed railway link from Muse to Mandalay.
Will a reduction in property prices lead to growth in Mandalay?
With the introduction of a property tax for buyers in 2016, the Mandalay property market has seen quieter than expected price growth giving buyers a low barrier to entry.
Japan, Thailand and South Korea interested in Myanmar retail sector
Myanmar's retail sector has garnered significant interest from retailers in Japan, Thailand and South Korea, following the nation's allowance of 100% foreign-ownership in retail, and talks with the Ministry of Commerce.
Myanmar allows 100% foreign ownership in retail sector
Newly amended regulations issued by the Ministry of Commerce have opened Myanmar's retail and wholesale sector to allow foreigners 100% ownership in retail operations.
Myanmar grants Visa-free entry to Japan and South Korea
Japanese and South Korean tourists will be granted visa-free entry into Myanmar in a move to attract more visitors, however, tourists from China, Hong Kong and Macau will still have to pay USD50 to receive visas on arrival.
5 things to consider when presenting office space to the Yangon market
Fred Hassim of Slade Property Services offers five key considerations for developers to attract embassies, MNCs, and NGOs to office space in Yangon's property market.
Outward-oriented reform positions Myanmar as an FDI destination
After assuming power in 2016, the NLD opened Myanmar up to the rest of the world in an effort to attract investment, but it seems the nations' ability to engage Western interest has fallen by the wayside.
Foreign investment in Myanmar's Special Economic Zone reaches USD $150 million
According to the Myanmar Investment Commission, total FDI in the Thilawa SEZ project reached approximately USD $150 million between April and July of 2018.