Business and Investment Opportunities in Emerging Myanmar

This book is a practical and comprehensive guide to succeeding in doing business and investing in emerging Myanmar. It covers the country's history, demographics and market size, political environment, economic conditions and industries, legal framework including how to start a business, cultural idiosyncrasies including religious issues, language, beliefs and customs, business etiquette and attitudes, management and working styles, meetings and decision making, and negotiation strategies that work. It identifies the various sectors which are opening up and where opportunities and pitfalls exist. This guide allows for a deeper understanding of the business environment in Myanmar. You will be better able to evaluate the risk factors and make meaningful investment and business decisions to succeed in Myanmar.

About the author

Balbir Bhasin Fairfield, CT; Associate professor of international business at the John F. Welch College of Business; Sacred Heart University.