In February 2021, following Myanmar’s military coup, Total SE (Total)'s chief executive officer faced a critical decision regarding the company’s long-standing operations in the country. The Yadana gas project, providing 50 per cent of Bangkok’s electricity needs and representing a profitable venture for Total (renamed TotalEnergies in 2022), suddenly became an ethical dilemma as military rule returned to Myanmar. The coup overthrew the democratically .....more

Coca-Cola has announced the opening of its first bottling plant in Burma in almost 60 years. Since 1962, Burma has been a closed and isolated country and under military rule. As a result of the military’s steady relinquishing of control over the government, Burma has begun opening its doors to international trade and investment. However, political instability is still very high and economic development is far from secure. Furthermore, although a framework .....more