Burma

This book is a practical and comprehensive guide

to succeeding in business and investing in emerging

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. It covers the

country’s history, geography, demographics and market

size, political environment, economic conditions and

industries, and legal framework, cultural idiosyncrasies

including religious issues. It also discusses language,

beliefs and customs, business etiquette and attitudes,

management and working styles, meetings and decision

making, and negotiation strategies that work.

The author identifies incentives offered with regard

to tax relief and repatriation of profits, the various sectors

that are opening up, and where opportunities for

participation exist. He also highlights the risks inherent

in entering an emerging and new market economy and

suggests ways of mitigating these risks. Strategies for

success in an emerging Myanmar are propounded for

both investors and businesses.

This book allows for a deeper understanding of the

business environment in Myanmar. You will be better

able to evaluate the risk factors and options available

and then make meaningful investment and business

decisions.