Myanmar stocks surge on hope of foreign funding

Key index up 10% in August after decision to open doors to overseas investors

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Myanmar's Securities and Exchange Commission would allow foreign investors to hold up to 35% of each company listed on the YSX. (Photo by Ryushiro Kodaira)

RYUSHIRO KODAIRA, Nikkei senior staff writer

BANGKOK -- Expectations are growing for an influx of foreign investment into Myanmar two months after local authorities said they would lift restrictions to allow overseas investors to trade shares of locally listed companies.

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