Understanding Myanmar: Digital and marketing insights

This event report discusses early digital trends in Myanmar, a country where access to the internet has previously been restricted.

Understanding Myanmar: Digital and marketing insights

Low Lai Chow

After half a century of isolation under military rule, Myanmar is re-emerging onto the international stage, both as a nation and as a viable market for brands.

Companies including Coca-Cola, Unilever and Suzuki have all made moves to enter the country. And while internet penetration among its 60 million citizens remains tiny, it is expected to rise rapidly as prior restrictions are lifted. SQUAR, the first social network available in the local language, is hoping to benefit from this trend.

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