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Growth in Myanmar mining industry expected on the back of increased investment

Growth in Myanmar mining industry expected on the back of increased investment

Myanmar’s mining industry is expected to grow in 2019 following an increase in both foreign and domestic investment in the sector. According to U Than Soe, deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (“MONREC”), it is anticipated additional permits for small-scale mining will be issued over the next twelve months. The Government has granted new approvals to local and foreign investments pursuant to the new Myanmar Mining Rule (“Mining Rules”) introduced in February 2018.

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Myanmar Government targets FDI from East Asia in long-term investment plan

Myanmar Government targets FDI from East Asia in long-term investment plan

The Myanmar Government is aiming to attract increased foreign direct investments (“FDI”) from East Asia over the next 20 years under its new Myanmar Investment Promotion Plan (“MIPP”). According to U Than Aung Kyaw, deputy director general of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (“DICA”), under the MIPP Myanmar will work on strengthening trade ties with its ASEAN neighbours, Myanmar and also target FDI from East Asia, including South Korea, Japan and Greater China. The shift in focus towards investment from the east follows lowering expectations of major FDI inflows from the west, as international pressure mounts for action to be taken to ease the crisis in Rakhine.

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Myanmar Investment Commission launches Myanmar Investment Promotion Plan

Myanmar Investment Commission launches Myanmar Investment Promotion Plan

On 8 October, the Myanmar Investment Commission (“MIC”) launched its Myanmar Investment Promotion Plan (“MIPP”) for the period up until 2036. The plan outlines five strategies to actively promote investments in the local economy, including new policies and regulations, institutional development, infrastructure development and leveraging on local business systems, industries and human resources.

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UMFCCI ‘business sentiment survey’ identifies key challenges for Myanmar’s businesses

UMFCCI ‘business sentiment survey’ identifies key challenges for Myanmar’s businesses

A business sentiment survey conducted by the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (“UMFCCI”) has identified the principle challenges facing local businesses. Nearly 1,500 businesses from the services, manufacturing and trade sectors contributed to the survey. The survey found that despite economic growth over the past three years overall business sentiment has decreased by 5%. The survey identified 10 key causes for the decline in business sentiment.

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Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce negotiating the resumption of development works at Dawei SEZ and Kyaukphyu SEZ

Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce negotiating the resumption of development works at Dawei SEZ and Kyaukphyu SEZ

Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce has announced it is working towards the resumption of development works at the Dawei Special Economic Zone (“Dawei SEZ”) and Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (“Kyaukphyu SEZ”) SEZ. The development of the US$8 billion Dawei SEZ, which has been suspended since 2013 following the Italian-Thai Development Company (“ITD”) withdrawal from a development agreement signed in 2008 due to financial constraints.

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