Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/293 |
G-IV§36 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) The GOM (Government of Myanmar) also attaches the highest importance to its commitment to international cooperation on climate change, while adopting new technologies for bio-diesel and other clean energy as well as actively educating the public about sustainable development. (…)
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Climate
Bio
Clean
Energy
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.7 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Table 3.7 Export permit
Commodity: Teak scantlings and forest products
Ministry/Department: Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/293 |
G-V§5 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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In the case of virgin teak, however, Myanmar has announced its intention of replacing the existing export tax with an export ban, as of 1 April 2014, thereby no longer being the only country without such a ban. The ban, which is arguably more transparent than a prohibitive export tax, is considered necessary to preserve Myanmar's remaining teak forests and to develop a sustainable hardwood timber export industry.
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Forest
Sustainable
Conservation
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/293 |
G-IV§36 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) The Foreign Investment Law also contains social and environmental protection provisions.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/293 |
G-V§18 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Accordingly, the GOM (Government of Myanmar) attaches the highest priority to drawing up the necessary procedures as well as environmental and social guidelines for foreign investment in accordance with the new Foreign Investment Law (FIL) promulgated in November 2012. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-II§48 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Under the new FIL (Foreign Investment Law), foreign investment is to be approved if it: supports the objectives of the national development plan, activities lacking money and technology, and those still not exercisable by the citizens; develops job opportunities; promotes and expands exports; produces import substitution goods; facilitates technology development; supports projects requiring large investment; encourages energy saving, and the exploration and extraction of new energy, as well as sustainable energy development (such as new bio-based energy); develops modern industry; conserves the environment; (…) and meets the short- and long-term domestic utilization of state energy resources.
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Energy
Sustainable
Bio
Conservation
Environment
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/293 |
G-V§20 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The two new laws (FIL - Foreign Investment Law and CIL - Citizens' Investment Law), which were closely scrutinized by Parliament, envisage not only wide range of activities where foreign investment can involve 100% equity ownership, but also lower and non-discriminatory minimum capital requirements, tax incentives (especially tax holidays), longer leasing of real estate, and vigorous standards for environmental and social protection.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-II§33 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) programme appears to have aided integration within the region. In 1992, Myanmar, together with Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Yunnan Province of China , launched a programme of sub-regional economic cooperation, to enhance economic linkages across their borders. The GMS programme covers nine priority sectors: transport, energy, telecommunications, environment, human resource development, tourism, trade, private sector investment, and agriculture. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-II§43 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The previous law of 1989 adopted a "positive list" approach where foreign investors were allowed to invest only in listed sectors. The new law lists certain activities that are restricted or prohibited to foreign investment (Article 4), including:
a. businesses that can affect the traditional culture and customs of the ethnic nationalities of the country, and public health;
b. businesses that can cause damage to the natural environment and ecosystem;
c. importation of hazardous or toxic waste materials;
d. production or use of hazardous chemicals specified in international agreements;
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Environment
Hazardous
Waste
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-III§43 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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(…) Imports of GMOs are not permitted.
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