THE café owner could not find any answers as to why his shop, which was decorated elegantly and equipped with international-standard equipment, failed to attract the customers he was targeting

PRICE is no longer an issue for many affluent consumers in Myanmar. What counts for them is owning the products they most desire

THE drinking water market has boomed in Myanmar as awareness of healthy lifestyles increases and as manufacturers offer reasonable prices and convenience to consumers, said leading sources in the industry.

THE Myanmar soft drink industry has expanded dramatically since 2000 with the increased use of modern production techniques and attractive packaging, and strides have even been made into new markets by manufacturers who have begun exporting their products.

HARDCORE athletes and late-night clubbers may have little in common, but both scenes share a common, controversial indulgence.

THE consumption of dairy products in Myanmar is slowly rising along with the standard of living, but most goods continue to be imported, particularly from New Zealand, Australia and India.

THERE is nothing like a warm cup of coffee to wake you up in the morning. Whether you are sitting at home, talking with friends or hiding from the rain, a cup of coffee always hits the spot .

AS a woman, I like using perfumes with a flower fragrance, especially rose and jasmine. I didn’t start wearing perfume until I was at university, when I started getting it as gifts from

I was a tomboy when I was a teenager, so I did not use perfume until I was in tenth grade as I thought it made me girly

I often buy cologne in Bangkok because a wide range is available there. I always buy a new bottle before I finish an old one.