Myanmar had been under sanctions while the country was under military rule. (via Wikimedia)

According to Reuters, the company is intially investing $2 million in the country in the form of hospital equipment, and other companies are following GE's lead. All this comes on the heels of President Obama's announcement last Wednesday easing sanctions on Myanmar, as the country's new government continues to pursue economic development.

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