For a short span of time, myanmar has experienced rapid reform and opening
up. Political democracy has advanced, and economic reform and liberalization
have made significant progress. myanmar’s strategic standing in the international
community has been stronger than any time in the past. Global investors
are rushing into the once-reclusive country. Ironically, however, myanmar’s
military junta and vested interest groups are leading the country’s
reform and opening up. As they have made sweeping revisions to the national
governance strategy with a view to sustaining their vested rights, this reform
and opening up has problems: the speed of reform and opening is being controlled,
and the benefits of reform and opening up are being concentrated in
certain segments of society.
1. Due to Its Strategic and Economic Importance, Myanmar is Caught Between Superpowers
2. Reform in Myanmar is Losing Steam Amidst Opposition from Vested Interest Groups
3. Japan is a Trustworthy Partner to Myanmar, While ASEAN Increases Investment in Preparation for Economic Integration
4. Poorly Performing Korean Companies in Myanmar Need to Better Understand the Market