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How Myanmar scores on the six Execution Economics pillars: institutions, capital, infrastructure, talent, technology and trust. Country scorecards are published progressively as research is completed.
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MyanmarMyanmar and ASEAN: The Civil Service Imperative
The recent meeting between ASEAN's Secretary-General and Myanmar's Union Civil Service Board chairman puts the spotlight back on the foundational role of state capacity in delivering on ASEAN's goals. For Myanmar, a functioning civil service is the bedrock of economic recovery.
MyanmarMyanmar Pushes Dawei Port, But Execution Risk Looms
Myanmar has revived the long-stalled Dawei deep-sea port project, a strategic link to Thailand. Yet the project's history shows that announcements are easy, but execution is hard.
MyanmarASEAN and Japan Focus on the Engine of State Capacity
A recent meeting between the ASEAN Secretary-General and Japan's public administration leadership highlights the region's focus on building institutional reliability. This quiet, foundational work is the key to turning policy announcements into effective execution.
MyanmarASEAN's Digital Foundation: More Than Code
Microsoft's latest earnings report highlights the global shift towards cloud and AI. For ASEAN, the true test lies not in announcing digital ambitions, but in building the institutional reliability required for this new form of infrastructure to deliver sustainable growth.
MyanmarMyanmar's Power Grid and the Price of Dependency
Myanmar's growing reliance on Chinese-built energy infrastructure highlights a difficult trade-off between solving immediate power shortages and preserving long-term strategic autonomy. The situation underscores how weak state institutions can create vulnerabilities that.
MyanmarUS Tariff Threats Test ASEAN's Managed Dependency on China
New US tariffs, aimed at 60 trading partners including potentially Southeast Asian nations, create a stark new reality. For ASEAN, this is a direct test of its long-standing strategy of managing deep economic ties with China while retaining strategic options.
Myanmar intelligence
All trackers →Investment & FDI signals
Full fdi tracker →- fdi· Myanmar· 6 August 2026Myanmar working on Dawei project to connect with Thailand
Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing announced work on the Dawei industrial project to connect with Thailand, providing the shortest route for Thai goods to West Asia.
Trade & supply chain signals
Full trade tracker →- trade· Myanmar· 26 July 2026US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The United States plans to impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including potentially ASEAN nations, citing concerns over forced labor, replacing a previous global duty.
Infrastructure signals
Full infrastructure tracker →- infrastructure· Myanmar· 6 August 2026Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Chairman of the Union Civil Service Board of Myanmar
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, met with H.E. Tin Maung Win, Chairman of the Union Civil Service Board of Myanmar, during the 23rd ASEAN Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM) meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
- infrastructure· Myanmar· 5 August 2026Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Director General of General Department of International Affairs and Training, National Personnel Authority of Japan
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, met with Mr. Maeda Mio, Director General of General Department of International Affairs and Training, National Personnel Authority of Japan, on August 5, 2026.
- infrastructure· Myanmar· 1 August 2026Secretary-General of ASEAN joins the Officiation Ceremony of ASEAN-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction and Housing 2026
The Secretary-General of ASEAN participated in the ASEAN-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction and Housing 2026 in Ipoh, Malaysia, followed by an exhibition tour organized by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government of Malaysia.
- infrastructure· Myanmar· 30 July 2026Microsoft reports gains from cloud and AI investments
Microsoft is seeing gains from its cloud and AI investments, with its AI-powered business productivity tool, Copilot, exceeding 30 million paid users.
Myanmar coverage themes
- Trade & supply chains. Bilateral flows, RCEP, tariff shifts and sector exposure.
- Investment & FDI. Inbound capital, sovereign deals and sector destinations.
- Capital markets. Exchanges, IPO pipeline, debt, currency and portfolio flows.
- Technology. Startups, fintech, AI deployment and platform regulation.
- Binding constraints. Fiscal, structural, institutional and geopolitical limits.
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