Business Intelligence for Myanmar's Emerging Markets
Myanmar's first data-driven business journal.
MBJ delivers data-rich news, market insights, and custom reports for decision-makers investing in frontier Asia, starting with Myanmar. Our mission is to empower operators, investors, and policymakers with the information they need to navigate Myanmar's complex and rapidly evolving business landscape.
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12/6/2025
Freelancing in the Dark: Myanmar’s Remote Workers Build a Digital Lifeline
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In a modest apartment on the outskirts of Mandalay, 26-year-old Hnin Min waits for the generator to kick in. She’s been offline for nearly six hours due to a rolling blackout. As soon as the router hums back to life, she logs into Upwork, replies to a U.S. client, and resumes designing an e-commerce landing page. “Sometimes I do calls at 1:00 a.m. to catch the client’s morning in California,” she says, sipping instant coffee. “It’s not easy. But it’s how I’ve been paying for my family’s groceries for over two years now.”.....
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12/6/2025
Myanmar’s Agricultural Exporters in 2025: Navigating Sanctions and Seizing Regional Opportunities
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Myanmar’s once-booming agricultural export sector has entered 2025 in a climate of turbulence and adaptation. Companies exporting rice, pulses, rubber, and other commodities face formidable hurdles – from international sanctions and a volatile currency to strict import/export rules at home – yet they are finding ways to survive and even expand trade with neighboring markets. This business feature examines how Myanmar’s agri-export firms are weathering the storm by forging regional ties and creative workarounds, all while coping with chronic input shortages and logistical constraints.
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