KBZ bank ATM in Yangon, Myanmar

The election success of Burma’s opposition has led to the easing of some sanctions imposed by the United States and pressure from neighboring countries to drop them entirely. Although there is a surge in interest in Burma’s economy from foreign investors, analysts warn there remain major economic and political challenges.

This week, the United States dropped travel bans against some senior Burmese officials and eased restrictions on some U.S. investment and financial services. More…