One of Asia’s Final Frontiers Poised for Growth
The Myanmar government has invited private participation in 30 airport development projects.
A Myanma Airways ATR 72-500 stands ready to taxi at Tachilek Airport in eastern Myanmar. (Photo: Gabriele Stoia)
A Myanma Airways ATR 72-500 stands ready to taxi at Tachilek Airport in eastern Myanmar. (Photo: Gabriele Stoia)

Long hindered by political and economic sanctions, Myanmar has emerged as one of the remaining frontier markets in Southeast Asia. Since the 2012 elections, the Thein Sein Administration has taken great strides to unlock the country’s economic and tourism potential. A highly competitive market has developed in just two years.