Yangon’s socio-economic landscape remained heavily defined by structural vulnerabilities, lingering inflationary waves, and seasonal monsoon disruptions.As Myanmar’s primary commercial hub, the city continues to anchor the nation’s formal economy, yet urban households face relentless pressure […]
Yangon is currently in a period of significant transition and cultural revival. As the city approaches the Myanmar New Year in April 2026, there is a palpable sense of resilience and renewal in the air. […]
YANGON, February 22, 2026 – After years of anticipation and overcoming significant construction hurdles, the Myanmar-Korea Friendship (Dala) Bridge has officially transformed from a long-held dream into a bustling reality. The bridge, which held its […]
30 September 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar’s commercial capital, spent the third quarter of 2025 navigating a complex landscape dominated by the compounding economic fallout from the devastating 28 March earthquake in Sagaing, persistent security concerns, […]
Eight new invested businesses were granted in the Yangon Region in June 2025 to create employment opportunities for 6,773 people, according to the Yangon Region Investment Committee (YRIC).The YRIC allowed 100 percent foreign investment to […]
The second Myanmar Power and Solar Energy Storage Lighting Expo 2025 opened in Yangon, showcasing a wide range of products like lithium batteries, inverters, solar panels, generators, and solar lighting. Over 80 international companies are […]
A quarter (24.1 percent) of people living in eight of Yangon’s poorest townships have often not had any income in the last 12 months, a new UNDP report shows. The report found people living in […]
Public space is somewhat of a rarity in Myanmar’s former capital, and residents are concerned that as more commercial projects go online, the limited space that is available will gradually disappear. Yangon has one of […]
The Yangon Region Government will this year commence development of several new projects including the construction of two new townships and a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Yangon under the city’s Urban Development Master Plan. […]
A long-stalled Yangon “new city” development project is moving forward again, with a development company involving Mr Serge Pun and former Singaporean foreign minister Mr George Yeo set to relaunch the project later this month. […]
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