Chemicals & Energy Insights

The Current Energy Outlook in Myanmar

The issue of electricity supply in Myanmar contributes to the lack of development in the country, where many consumers don’t have access to expanded infrastructure and energy sources.

Myanmar Sets to Reach 100% Electricity Access by 2030

According to the Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, U Khin Maung Win, the government further plans to increase access to 55% in 2021, 75% in 2025 and to 100% in 2030.

High Hopes on Special Economic Zones to Boost Myanmar’s Manufacturing Sector

As infrastructure development remains a key challenge in Myanmar, the government puts high hopes on industrial and special economic zones or called SEZ.

Riding the wave of consumerism in Myanmar

After ~50 years of debilitating military rule, Myanmar finally formed its first quasi-democratic government established in March 2011.