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Retail Asia18/10/2019
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Telecom

Ooredoo Myanmar’s digital library program encourages digital literacy among citizens

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These figures are a direct result of Ooredoo Myanmar providing internet connectivity to 150 libraries since December 2018 and its latest contribution of 166 laptops. Within the last 6 months (December 2018 – June 2019), Ooredoo’s support for digital libraries have brought significant impact to local communities. As of June, the program outcome revealed that […]
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Retail Asia18/10/2019
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Telecom

ZTE, Ooredoo Myanmar alliance to display multiple 5G use cases

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This standard specifies the technical requirements of centralized control of shared air-conditioners, setting a benchmark for the centralized control operation of the shared economy in the home appliance industry. It is another breakthrough in the wake of the joint release of the industry’s first shared air-conditioning technology standard based on NB-IoT in September 2018 by […]
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Retail Asia18/10/2019
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Telecom

Myanmar faces Internet blackout

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On Friday, the country’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) urged all telecom operators to suspend the use of internet data in around nine townships across the restive area of Rakhine and its neighboring Chin State. Telenor Myanmar said in a statement, “As a basis for its request, the MoTC has referenced disturbances of the […]
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Retail Asia04/07/2019
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Food

Meal Temple Group invests in Myanmar with Freshgora

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Meal Temple Group, the leading startup in food delivery and logistics in Cambodia and Laos is continuing its expansion in the region by partnering FreshGora.com in Myanmar, after raising seed stage funds less than a year ago. Freshgora.com is a local startup based in Yangon, Myanmar, offering many on demand services through its online based […]
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Retail Asia01/07/2019
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General

Metro Wholesale Myanmar Looking for Expansion

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The German-headquartered wholesale food-and-grocery retailer is looking to open in Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Taunggyi and other major metropolitan locations in the region. “We are constantly expanding our customer base and have set a very ambitious target. You will see good news in the very near future,” said Metro Wholesale Myanmar CEO Jens Michel. “The […]
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Retail Asia24/06/2019
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Automotive

Toyota To Build New Plant In Myanmar

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Toyota Motor Corporation will be building its first vehicle production company in Myanmar where it will locally produce the Hilux from February 2021. The announcement comes after other carmakers like Suzuki, Nissan and Ford established factories in the country. The automotive market in Myanmar has soared in accordance with the growth of the economy. The demand […]
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Retail Asia17/06/2019
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Telecom

Telenor Myanmar signs partnership with TikTok

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Telenor Myanmar has become the market’s first official partner for short-form video sharing platform TikTok, and introduced a new mobile data plan to support the partnership. The operator has introduced the new Sate Kyite Kyi plan, which will offer mobile video content from TikTok and Myanmar’s other most popular video apps – including YouTube, Viu […]
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Retail Asia13/06/2019
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Telecom

KDDI, Sumitomo to enter Myanmar mobile game market

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Japanese operator KDDI and conglomerate Sumitomo have revealed plans to jointly enter Myanmar’s mobile game industry through newly created joint venture Funcreate Myanmar. Funcreate Myanmar, a subsidiary of the companies’ Singapore-based joint venture Funcreate, will localize and distribute mobile games from Japan and other countries throughout Myanmar. Funcreate was established in November last year and […]
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Retail Asia11/06/2019
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Telecom

Rajeev Sethi takes helm at Ooredoo Myanmar

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Qatar-based Ooredoo Group has appointed Rajeev Sethi (pictured) as chief executive officer of Ooredoo Myanmar. He succeeds Vikram Sinha, who continues to stay on as a member of the company’s board. Sethi joins Ooredoo Myanmar from Airtel Africa, where he served most recently as chief commercial officer. He comes with over 24 years of work […]
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Retail Asia06/06/2019
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Telecom

Ooredoo Myanmar signs 5G agreement with ZTE

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Ooredoo Myanmar has signed an agreement with ZTE to collaborate on 5G network deployment as part of the operator’s network modernization program. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that will cover Ooredoo Myanmar’s 5G evolution from trials through to commercial deployment. During the first stage of the partnership, Ooredoo Myanmar and ZTE will evaluate potential […]
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Retail Asia05/06/2019
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Living

Aeon opens first Supermarket in Myanmar

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Japanese retailer and mall operator Aeon has launched its first hypermarket in Myanmar. The 2800sqm store is triple the size of its 14 existing supermarkets in Southeast Asia and its first hypermarket in the region. Opened in the capital city of Yangon, it sells household items as well as food. It also features a microfinancing […]
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Retail Asia14/05/2019
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Telecom

Telenor Myanmar expanding reach of LTE network

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Telenor Myanmar has announced it has nearly reached 100% of the nation’s townships with its LTE network, having rolled out over 6,100 LTE sites nationwide. The company’s LTE network now covers 307 townships, with the company having expanded to seven more townships during the first quarter. “Since the first quarter, the company has deployed 856 additional […]
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Retail Asia20/03/2019
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General

Metro Myanmar launches with brand new warehouse

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The launch of Metro Myanmar business marks the German wholesaler’s 36th international market. The company has announced a warehouse in Yangon, aiming to serve local professional customers in the fast-growing hospitality and tourism sectors. “The food wholesale industry in Myanmar offers big potentials for Metro,” said the firm’s COO and management board member Philippe Palazzi, […]
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Retail Asia11/01/2019
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Food

Tom n Toms plans Myanmar expansion

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South Korean Cafe chain Tom n Toms has started to launch outlets in Myanmar. Tom n Toms Myanmar has opened two locations in Yangon so far, at the international airport and the Kantharyar Centre, with a third planned for Yankin Township. Information from Myanmar International Business Alliance Company operation director Aung Sithu Khant revealed a […]
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Retail Asia03/01/2019
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Living

Vietnamese platform FastGo expands to Myanmar

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FastGo, Vietnam’s first ride-hailing service, has kicked off operations in Myanmar as part of its Southeast Asia expansion plans. Its joint venture with Myanmarese conglomerate Asia Sun Group began offering services on December 28. CEO Nguyen Huu Tuat said at the launch that Myanmar is a promising market with the e-commerce, travel and retail sectors […]
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