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Japan to help Myanmar lanuch new postal services
TOKYO — Japan agreed Tuesday to help Myanmar launch new postal services in the hope of making its postal system more convenient for users.
Based on a memorandum signed Tuesday, Japan will support Myanmar in introducing money transfer services at its post offices and other services using information-communication technology, officials of the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry said.
The two countries signed the first memorandum on postal business in April last year, enabling Japan to start offering its technical expertise to Myanmar by sending experts from Japan Post Co.
The move has helped Myanmar improve over-the-counter services at its post offices and shorten the period of postal delivery, according to the ministry.
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi said she expects the postal-related business in Myanmar to provide "a lot of business chances" to Japanese companies.
Japan to help Myanmar lanuch new postal services | Bangkok Post: news
Its great to see that Myanmar's leadership has taken the opportunity to select Japanese excellence in the railway field to develop Myanmar's railway infrastructure. May this be the first of many opportunities in this field between our two nations.
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Mitsubishi and Hitachi win Myanmar railway signalling contract
Mitsubishi and Hitachi have secured a JPY2.4bn ($20m) contract from Myanma Railways to deliver and equip railway signalling systems in Myanmar.
The project, which will be covered by grant aid from the Japan International Cooperating Agency (JICA), is scheduled to be completed by June 2017.
The new signalling technology to be installed includes a train monitoring system, an electric interlocking system to control turnout machines and signal lamps, and a level crossing system.
The train monitoring system enables operational control centers to conduct unified management of train positions, while a level crossing system allows for detecting approaching trains and automatically giving a warning.
The equipment will be installed along a 140km stretch of track between Yangon Central Station and Pyuntasa Station, located along the railway route from former capital Yangon, to Mandalay in Upper Myanmar.
"Given the ageing of existing railway infrastructure in Myanmar, improvement of the quality and safety of railway services has become an urgent issue."
A joint statement issued by the companies read as: "Given the ageing of existing railway infrastructure in Myanmar, improvement of the quality and safety of railway services has become an urgent issue."
The agreement combines the experiences of MC supplying rolling stock and train equipment in Asia and the Middle East and Hitachi, which has proven competence in providing one-stop solutions such as rolling stock and signaling systems to the railway industry.
The deal will see the two firms supply train signalling systems which have been successfully developed on the basis of Japanese technology and experience.
The project will help to improve rail safety and contribute to modernising, upgrading and diversifying transportation infrastructure in Myanmar.
Mitsubishi and Hitachi win Myanmar railway signalling contract - Railway Technology
TOKYO — Japan agreed Tuesday to help Myanmar launch new postal services in the hope of making its postal system more convenient for users.
Based on a memorandum signed Tuesday, Japan will support Myanmar in introducing money transfer services at its post offices and other services using information-communication technology, officials of the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry said.
The two countries signed the first memorandum on postal business in April last year, enabling Japan to start offering its technical expertise to Myanmar by sending experts from Japan Post Co.
The move has helped Myanmar improve over-the-counter services at its post offices and shorten the period of postal delivery, according to the ministry.
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi said she expects the postal-related business in Myanmar to provide "a lot of business chances" to Japanese companies.
Japan to help Myanmar lanuch new postal services | Bangkok Post: news
Its great to see that Myanmar's leadership has taken the opportunity to select Japanese excellence in the railway field to develop Myanmar's railway infrastructure. May this be the first of many opportunities in this field between our two nations.
@Aung Zaya --- your view?
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Mitsubishi and Hitachi win Myanmar railway signalling contract
Mitsubishi and Hitachi have secured a JPY2.4bn ($20m) contract from Myanma Railways to deliver and equip railway signalling systems in Myanmar.
The project, which will be covered by grant aid from the Japan International Cooperating Agency (JICA), is scheduled to be completed by June 2017.
The new signalling technology to be installed includes a train monitoring system, an electric interlocking system to control turnout machines and signal lamps, and a level crossing system.
The train monitoring system enables operational control centers to conduct unified management of train positions, while a level crossing system allows for detecting approaching trains and automatically giving a warning.
The equipment will be installed along a 140km stretch of track between Yangon Central Station and Pyuntasa Station, located along the railway route from former capital Yangon, to Mandalay in Upper Myanmar.
"Given the ageing of existing railway infrastructure in Myanmar, improvement of the quality and safety of railway services has become an urgent issue."
A joint statement issued by the companies read as: "Given the ageing of existing railway infrastructure in Myanmar, improvement of the quality and safety of railway services has become an urgent issue."
The agreement combines the experiences of MC supplying rolling stock and train equipment in Asia and the Middle East and Hitachi, which has proven competence in providing one-stop solutions such as rolling stock and signaling systems to the railway industry.
The deal will see the two firms supply train signalling systems which have been successfully developed on the basis of Japanese technology and experience.
The project will help to improve rail safety and contribute to modernising, upgrading and diversifying transportation infrastructure in Myanmar.
Mitsubishi and Hitachi win Myanmar railway signalling contract - Railway Technology
This is fantastic. We need all the cooperation to get India, Bangladesh and Myanmar locked in an economic embrace.
Transportation is the first step towards that.
Right now the transportation links between our three countries are pathetic!
And Japan is a world leader in transportation technologies which is helping all three countries!
Transportation is the first step towards that.
Right now the transportation links between our three countries are pathetic!
And Japan is a world leader in transportation technologies which is helping all three countries!
What's interesting is that just recently Japan , Myanmar and Thailand concluded the Dawei Port Project, this will rejuvinate and absolutely change the economic drivers in this region , this mostly overlooked and underdeveloped region. Myanmar is poised to take advantage of this port project as it will be a nexus for trade in this part of South-Southeast Asia.
What I'm hoping for is that in the future Bangladesh's Sonidia Deep Sea Port an be realized , and soon.
Absolutely ! There is massive economic benefits to the complete integration of South Asian economies (India - Bangladesh) with continental ASEAN states (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam). We are, afterall talking about a combined market of over 1.58 Billion.
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Japan is already a leading country in railway field many years ago.. Great achievement for our country to cooperate with Japan... hope to involve in other sectors like SMEs , Agriculture , Electronic industries etc..
Japan is already a leading country in railway field many years ago.. Great achievement for our country to cooperate with Japan... hope to involve in other sectors like SMEs , Agriculture , Electronic industries etc..
Let's hope for all of this !
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Two Japan Banks First Foreign Banks to Open Myanmar Branches
April 29, 2015 by Thiha
Japan’s two top banks are set to open branches in Myanmar this week, becoming the first foreign banks to set up shop in the country: a place viewed by many as one of the “last frontiers.”
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. will open branches on Wednesday and Thursday in the center of Myanmar’s capital Yangon. Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.O39.SG +0.55%, which was also granted approval to open a branch, will start operations Thursday.
Last October, Myanmar awarded banking licenses to nine foreign banks including Mizuho Bank, Australia & New Zealand Banking. and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China.
For Japan’s top three lenders to each be granted banking licenses in the third world country is a big score for the Japanese government, which has been making great efforts to beef up its presence in Southeast Asia.
Since taking office in late 2012, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has repeatedly traveled to the region, accompanied by large delegations of corporate executives. Japan’s financial regulators and top bankers have also made frequent trips to Myanmar over the past few years.
“We are confident that our bank can help transform Myanmar’s financial sector into one that is well-developed, and can effectively spur and drive sustainable economic growth,” Go Watanabe, the chief executive officer for BTMU’s Asia & Oceania said at opening ceremony for his bank’s branch in Yangon’s business district.
The Tokyo lender hopes to increase loans to Japanese and other foreign companies looking to do business in Myanmar.
Meanwhile, SMBC will open a branch Thursday in Pabedan Township in the center of downtown Yangon. The lender said it hopes to ramp up its transaction business and lending in foreign currencies. It can also provide online local currency money transfers through its local partner Kanbawza Bank, a bank spokesman said.
For Japanese companies, Myanmar is becoming a key area as the country has been controlled by military regimes and cut off from many things because of sanctions from western nations.
Companies such as Hitachi Ltd.HTHIY -0.81% and Marubeni Corp.MARUY +1.32% have announced plans to expand their presence there as they see many investment opportunities in the country, which suffers from poor infrastructure.
For foreign banks, business is still limited as they are not allowed to operate a retail-banking business and are not permitted to lend money to local companies.
Source: Wall Street Journal
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Auto Policy to be Set Up Within Six Months; Japan to Provide Assistance
May 12, 2015 by Thiha
A comprehensive automobile policy will be set up within six months with Japanese assistance, said Dr Soe Htun, chairman of Automobile Manufacturers and Distributors Association.
The policy will ensure the public’s convenience and protection, he added.
Dr Soe Htun said the new policy might cause some fluctuation in motor vehicle prices once it comes out but it will help lessen Yangon’s heavy traffic problem.
“We are setting up this policy as there was previously none in Myanmar. There is now no consistency as policies are different across different departments. There is also no limitation for which models can be imported, although this regulation exists in many countries.
“The new policy would help improve the quality and safety of imported cars, and it should be followed by everyone in the private and government sectors.”
Sources say that the policy would address a wide range of issues including sidewalks, motor vehicle import regulations, permits to import vehicles with left-hand drive or right-hand drive, safety concerns, along with other regulations included in the policies of other countries.
Dr Soe Htun said that after the establishment of the policy, there would be benefits such as the presence of safer, higher quality cars and new job opportunities. In addition, government departments have to follow this policy along with the citizens.
The chairman also claimed that there would be collaborations among the Ministry of Industry, Myanmar Board of Engineering, his association, the Ministry of Commerce and other relevant government departments.
“The collaboration is essential to be able to set up a uniform policy. A draft policy was set up two years ago but was not completed. This time we have improved it.”
Source: Myanmar Business Today
Two Japan Banks First Foreign Banks to Open Myanmar Branches
April 29, 2015 by Thiha
Japan’s two top banks are set to open branches in Myanmar this week, becoming the first foreign banks to set up shop in the country: a place viewed by many as one of the “last frontiers.”
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. will open branches on Wednesday and Thursday in the center of Myanmar’s capital Yangon. Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.O39.SG +0.55%, which was also granted approval to open a branch, will start operations Thursday.
Last October, Myanmar awarded banking licenses to nine foreign banks including Mizuho Bank, Australia & New Zealand Banking. and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China.
For Japan’s top three lenders to each be granted banking licenses in the third world country is a big score for the Japanese government, which has been making great efforts to beef up its presence in Southeast Asia.
Since taking office in late 2012, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has repeatedly traveled to the region, accompanied by large delegations of corporate executives. Japan’s financial regulators and top bankers have also made frequent trips to Myanmar over the past few years.
“We are confident that our bank can help transform Myanmar’s financial sector into one that is well-developed, and can effectively spur and drive sustainable economic growth,” Go Watanabe, the chief executive officer for BTMU’s Asia & Oceania said at opening ceremony for his bank’s branch in Yangon’s business district.
The Tokyo lender hopes to increase loans to Japanese and other foreign companies looking to do business in Myanmar.
Meanwhile, SMBC will open a branch Thursday in Pabedan Township in the center of downtown Yangon. The lender said it hopes to ramp up its transaction business and lending in foreign currencies. It can also provide online local currency money transfers through its local partner Kanbawza Bank, a bank spokesman said.
For Japanese companies, Myanmar is becoming a key area as the country has been controlled by military regimes and cut off from many things because of sanctions from western nations.
Companies such as Hitachi Ltd.HTHIY -0.81% and Marubeni Corp.MARUY +1.32% have announced plans to expand their presence there as they see many investment opportunities in the country, which suffers from poor infrastructure.
For foreign banks, business is still limited as they are not allowed to operate a retail-banking business and are not permitted to lend money to local companies.
Source: Wall Street Journal
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Auto Policy to be Set Up Within Six Months; Japan to Provide Assistance
May 12, 2015 by Thiha
A comprehensive automobile policy will be set up within six months with Japanese assistance, said Dr Soe Htun, chairman of Automobile Manufacturers and Distributors Association.
The policy will ensure the public’s convenience and protection, he added.
Dr Soe Htun said the new policy might cause some fluctuation in motor vehicle prices once it comes out but it will help lessen Yangon’s heavy traffic problem.
“We are setting up this policy as there was previously none in Myanmar. There is now no consistency as policies are different across different departments. There is also no limitation for which models can be imported, although this regulation exists in many countries.
“The new policy would help improve the quality and safety of imported cars, and it should be followed by everyone in the private and government sectors.”
Sources say that the policy would address a wide range of issues including sidewalks, motor vehicle import regulations, permits to import vehicles with left-hand drive or right-hand drive, safety concerns, along with other regulations included in the policies of other countries.
Dr Soe Htun said that after the establishment of the policy, there would be benefits such as the presence of safer, higher quality cars and new job opportunities. In addition, government departments have to follow this policy along with the citizens.
The chairman also claimed that there would be collaborations among the Ministry of Industry, Myanmar Board of Engineering, his association, the Ministry of Commerce and other relevant government departments.
“The collaboration is essential to be able to set up a uniform policy. A draft policy was set up two years ago but was not completed. This time we have improved it.”
Source: Myanmar Business Today
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Aung Sang Su Kyi political fortune has a lot to do with Japan, just like the rise of Islamo in Malaysia.
Go google.
Go google.
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Myanmar is currently operating 3 SEZ along its maritime border.. While China is willing to do in Kyouk-Phyu SEZ , the rest 2 SEZs are in the hand of Japan..
Thilawa which is located at the mouth of the Yangon river, 20 kilometres south of Yangon, the commercial and industrial centre of country is Myanmar-Japan co-operation..
the Dawei port is located approximately 700km from Yangon and 300km from the western hub of the East-West Economic Corridor. Although the Dawei port has a geographic advantage with regard to market access to Thailand, Myanmar’s main trade partner, it is far from the traditional industrial clusters of Myanmar.This project is developed by contribution of Myanmar-Japan-Thailand..
the potential of Thilawa and Dawei SEZ... Both are Japan's Investment...
the road connection of 2 SEZ and SEA nations.. we're now upgrading the road connection with Myanmar territory..
Specification of Dawei SEZ..
DSEZ connecting with GMS Economic Corrider..
Location of DSEZ...
What ur view on DSEZ..? @Nihonjin1051 bro.. @somsak
Thilawa which is located at the mouth of the Yangon river, 20 kilometres south of Yangon, the commercial and industrial centre of country is Myanmar-Japan co-operation..
the Dawei port is located approximately 700km from Yangon and 300km from the western hub of the East-West Economic Corridor. Although the Dawei port has a geographic advantage with regard to market access to Thailand, Myanmar’s main trade partner, it is far from the traditional industrial clusters of Myanmar.This project is developed by contribution of Myanmar-Japan-Thailand..
the potential of Thilawa and Dawei SEZ... Both are Japan's Investment...
the road connection of 2 SEZ and SEA nations.. we're now upgrading the road connection with Myanmar territory..
Specification of Dawei SEZ..
DSEZ connecting with GMS Economic Corrider..
Location of DSEZ...
What ur view on DSEZ..? @Nihonjin1051 bro.. @somsak
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