Why Myanmar
- Myanmar is regarded as one of the most interested countries by investors these days and also regarded as the fastest growing economy in Asia (2016) by International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Myanmar has been one of the most exciting and emerging economies given its abundant natural resources and strategic geographical locations connecting ONE THIRD of the World’s Population by bordering Asia’s Dragon (China), Asia’s Elephant (India) and three other SEA countries.
Growing Economy
Myanmar's economy is expanding due to reforms in trade, investment, and infrastructure, alongside growing sectors like energy, agriculture, and tourism.
Location
Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia, bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand, with a coastline along the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
Natural Resources
Myanmar is rich in natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, precious stones (notably jade and rubies), and minerals like copper and tin.
| Official Name | The Republic of the Union of Myanmar |
|---|---|
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Capital |
Nay Pyi Taw |
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Area |
676,577 sq km |
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Coastline |
2,832 km |
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Neighbors |
Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand |
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Population |
54 million in 2020 |
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Currency |
Myanmar Kyat (MMK) |
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Major Export Items |
Natural Gas, Gemstones, Timber, Rice, Beans & Pluses, Marine Products, Rubber, Garment |
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Major Trading Partners |
China, Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Germany |
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GDP |
USD 69.322 billion in 2017 |
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GDP Growth Rate |
6.8% |
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Literacy Rate |
75.6% |
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Active Workforce |
28 million (51%) |
Advantages of Investing in Myanmar
ASEAN membership offers regional trade benefits
Strategic location between China and India
Important crossroads in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Rich supply of natural resources, like forests, minerals and natural gas
Abundant agricultural resources and marine resources
High potential for tourism
Attractive demographic profile of the labor force
Lowest labor costs
Regional Insights
Myanmar’s 55 million population (GLOBAL RANKING-27), Itself is an attractive pool of resource as TWO-THRIDS of the total population are the working of age of 15 to 65 – HIGHEST % RATIO IN ASEAN.
Ayeyarwaddy, being the Second highest populated region in Myanmar, offers a Safe, Harmonic and Peaceful environment with people of delicate and most honest smiles. A region without political, legal or social conflicts. The region comprises of famers who account for roughly 30% of country’s Rice Production and ultimately renowned the name: The Rice-Bowl of Myanmar.
Agriculture Contributions On The Country’s GDP Is Highest Currently.
Rice Production
Marine Production
Beans & Pulses
AGRICULTURE CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE COUNTRY’S GDP IS HIGHEST CURRENTLY
- RICE PRODUCTION : 30% of the national production
- MARINE PRODUCTION : 25% of the national production. Potentially largest fishery industry 112,892.437 acres of fishery farms excavated (2013 – 2014)
- BEANS & PULSES : 18% of the national production
SEVEN SECTORS COULD GENERATE MORE THAN $200 BILLION OF ECONOMIC OUTPUT BY 2030
Real GDP sector sizing and potential $50 billion, 2010 prices.
Pathein is the largest city and the capital of the Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar (Burma). It is located 190 km (120 mi) west of Yangon within Pathein Township on the bank of the Pathein River (Pathein), a western branch of the Irrawaddy River, the city had a population of 237,089 in 2024. The majority are of Bamar with a significant Karen, Burmese Indian, Rakhine, and Burmese Chinese populations.
Rich in naturally irrigated soil, provides fertile grounds for abundant agriculture and fresh produce to prosper. Lower population/ sq km compared to Yangon to Mandalay, which indicates the opportunity of land availability to do any types of businesses as well as much more workforce to develop.
Since the British Colonial era, CITY PATHEIN’S PORT WAS THE VERY FIRST PORT OF BURMA. Lying at the western edge of the Ayeryarwaddy River delta, on the Pathein River, Pathein is accessible to large vessels and it is the most important delta port outside of Yangon.
About city
Capital City of Ayeyarwaddy – The Fourth Largest City in Myanmar” located in Ayeyarwaddy Region
Easy access to the domestic market
- Ayeyarwaddy has a large and growing domestic market of 6.3 million people of whom 69% are of working age.
- With the rising standards of living, the purchasing power of the domestic market will drive growth in many sectors.
| REGION/STATE | DISTANCE TO PATHEIN PORT (km) | DISTANCE TO YANGON PORT (km) |
|---|---|---|
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AYEYARWADDY |
130 |
200 |
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RAKHINE |
820 |
750 |
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MAGWAY |
620 |
700 |
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BAGO (PYAY) |
290 |
380 |
Undeniably Strategic Location
Highway Upgrade:
Route : Yangon to Pathein
Goal : Reduce travel time to a 2-hour driving distance
Runway Specifications
Length : 2,835 meters
Width : 61 meters
Runway and Apron Strength : 165,000 kg
Aircraft Design Compatibility :
Suitable for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 models
SITUATED: AT THE HEART OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Strategic Geographic Location along one of the World’s main trading routes
ACCESS TO CONSUMERS
Complemented by World-Class ports, High-Quality Logistics services, and preferential trade agreements allowing investors to access efficiently and competitively, access regional and global markets in Asia
CLOSET INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Nearby is the Pathein Industrial Project which is mostly occupied by factories from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea.
Distance from PIP
To Yangon
By Roadway : 188 KM
By Riverway : 277 KM
By Railway : 193 KM
To Estuary
By Riverway : 115 KM
To Pathein city
By Roadway : 5 KM
Labor Pool
About Ayeyarwaddy Region
The Pathein Industrial Project is situated in Delta Zone of Myanmar, Ayeyarwaddy Region, Ayeyarwaddy – otherwise known as the “Rice Bowl of Myanmar”.
- The second largest population in Myanmar with a population density of 176 people per km2
- Renowned for its Agriculture and Fishery Industries
- Current transportation network includes Road, Railway and Waterway
Ample Labor Supply with the Lowest Labor Cost in the Region
- Competitive price workforce available in Ayeyarwaddy with over 4 million people aged between 15 and 65 years old.
- Ranked 3rd just after Yangon and Mandalay Regions for having an adequate working population.
- Potential return of migrants to hometown which could further increase an already large labor supply.
- Labor price is in line with the Minimum Wage Law which is US$3.5 per day but still competitive compared to zones in Thailand and Vietnam.
