Many citizens of Myanmar/Burma want to learn additional languages to improve their job opportunities. What other factors are fueling the focus on learning new languages?

The consolidation of India and China as destination for economic migrants.

Explanation:

The consolidation of India and China as economic and political powers encourage Burmans to be economic emigrants, as both countries offer life standards unseen in Myanmar, and makes the learning of English or Chinese a must.

Migration

Explanation:

They might want to migrate for greener pastures where opportunity are vast and the need of learning new language is important.