YANGON, July 18 (Reuters): Myanmar's central bank has ordered companies with up to 35% foreign ownership to convert foreign exchange into the local currency, state media reported on Monday, extending a rule aimed at relieving pressure on the kyat to include more businesses.
In April, the central bank exempted foreign entities from the new policy after the rule had triggered an outcry among business groups and residents.
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