Myanmar and Japanese officials cut ribbons during the opening ceremony of the Thilawa Special Economic Zone at Thanlyin township outside Yangon September 23, 2015. Thilawa SEZ, one of the major economic projects started by president Thein Sein with the help of Japanese funding, is a $1.5 billion manufacturing complex designed to lure investment and help the impoverished country compete in the global marketplace. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
Thilawa Special Economic Zone – Phase 1 started 23 September.
Phase 1 of the $1.5bn Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) was officially opened on September 23. This is 23 kms South East of Yangon, South of Thanlyin Township and is…
