Campaigners target firms doing business with Myanmar's military

Aljzeera
by Joshua Carroll
March 28' 2019
 

Facebook and Western Union are among the most recognisable names on 'dirty list' distributed by human rights activists.

Myanmar's military has been accused of 'genocidal intent' in its crackdown against the Rohingya [Ye Aung Thu/AP]

Yangon, Myanmar - Sprinklers whirled as workers swept leaves and pushed lawn mowers on a recent sun-baked afternoon at the Okkala Golf Resort in Myanmar's main city.

As he steered a golf buggy between the fairways, the caddy master gestured to a man teeing off nearby who he said was a local movie star.

Week in Review: US firms look for investment opportunities in Myanmar.

MYANMAR TIMES

THE MYANMAR TIMES | 22 FEB 2019

As the country continues to get pilloried in the international community because of the still unresolved humanitarian crisis in northern Rakhine State, US companies are exploring opportunities in the country amid efforts to open up some sectors such as banking, finance and education.

US Ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel met recently with representatives of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers Commerce and Industry to discuss and explore opportunities available for US businesses.