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May 12, 2021

International companies reconsider operations in Myanmar

From the BBC World Service: Foreign companies are concerned about employee and customer safety, and public pressure to stop doing business with the military, which seized control from the democratically elected government in February. Plus, the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong says more than 40% of its members are considering a move out of the Asian financial hub. And, what does the future hold for frequent flyers?

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Some international companies operating in Myanmar are reviewing their leases after months of protests following a military coup.
Some international companies operating in Myanmar are reviewing their leases after months of protests following a military coup.
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