Dentons (JD Supra Myanmar/Burma)
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Ensuring your contracts are enforceable in Myanmar (Japanese)
Contracts form the backbone of all commercial transactions, and can be a useful instrument to safeguard your commercial and legal interests.
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A Guide to Myanmar Labour Policies
Requirement for written employment contracts - Under section 5(a) of the Employment and Skills Development Law 2013, companies must enter into written employment contracts with all its employees within 30 days of employment. However, we strongly recommend entering into employment contracts prior to the commencement of employment so as to clearly set out the rights and obligations of the...
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Myanmar Market Update – Foreign equity in local banks and retail services for foreign banks
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) continues to take steps towards liberalising the banking and finance sector.
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Doing business in Myanmar - Retail, Fashion and F&B
Myanmar Business Climate - With Myanmar’s recent political and economic liberalisation, it is timely for foreign businesses to look for business opportunities in Myanmar. Previously known as Burma, Myanmar has an estimated population of 55.5 million. Yangon (previously known as Rangoon) is Myanmar’s largest metropolis and its commercial and intellectual hub.
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Myanmar – A New Era of IP Protection Beckons
Myanmar’s long awaited Trade Mark Act (TM Act) has finally received the President’s assent at the end of January 2019. This will hopefully make the Myanmar market more attractive for foreign brands to enter.
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Myanmar Consumer Protection Law Update: Product Labelling Requirement
The Central Consumer Protection Committee Notification No. 1/2018 dated 26 October 2018 (the ‘Notification’) imposes a requirement for labels to be affixed to certain products sold in Myanmar, so as to ensure the safety of consumers.
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Retail and wholesale trading for foreign investors in Myanmar
Myanmar has taken steps to welcome foreign investments into retail and wholesale trading.