Myanmar Dealbook: Railway gets $100k in ads; Mobile density at 65%; WB-aided power plan

Myanmar Dealbook: Railway gets $100k in ads; Mobile density at 65%; WB-aided power plan

A most popular Instagram page is displayed on a mobile device screen in Pasadena, California August 14, 2013. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Pre-emerging nation Myanmar has reported a few trends that indicate economic and business activity is on an upswing. State-owned Myanmar railway is starting to see some revenue inflow from advertisements after it upgraded its facilities. The mobile phone coverage has reached 65.35 per cent by August 2015. The World Bank’s electricity supply infrastructure project is expected to start in 2016.

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