The regime is now able to avoid US financial sanctions by making financial transfers in Euros using SWIFT’s network.
In 1998 Suzuki invested $6.9 million to set up a joint venture with Myanmar Automobile
Rolls-Royce has a contract to supply and service aircraft engines for at least one Burmese airline
One for people in SF. i can’t believe i ate here the other night: In Burma Nikko Hotels operate the Hotel Nikko Royal Lake Yangon
Mitsui is in a joint venture with the Burmese regime in the Mingaladon Industrial Park
In Burma Maersk act as a shipping agent through a company set up to act as their local representative. In Burma it operates Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa (MITT), a major port
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd is a Hong Kong based company with a wide range of investments around the world. In the UK Hutchison owns 3 Mobile, Superdrug, three major ports – Felixstowe, Harwich International and Thamesport.
Daewoo Motors also has a car assembly plant which is a joint venture with Myanmar Automobile
Since its 2005 takeover of Unocal, US oil giant Chevron has been one of the joint venture partners developing the Yadana offshore gas field.
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Pamela says:
May 3, 2008 at 6:19 am
Thanks for the update. I wished I’d found your site earlier. At ajustlife.com we’re running a survey to find the UKs most boycotted company. A few of the candidates are there for supporting the current Burmese regime. Although the survey is aimed at UK people otheres are welcome to complete it and they’re results will help form the next survey (USA based)
Please add your voice.