Manufacturing sector draws over 22% of domestic investments

THE manufacturing sector has drawn over 22 per cent of domes­tic investments as of 31 January 2025, followed by the real estate devel­opment sector with over 20 per cent and the services sector with over 15 per cent, according to statistics released by the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA).

 

The transport and communications sector attracted over 12 per cent while the hotel and tourism sector received 8.6 per cent. The investments made by Myan­mar citizens flowed into the construction, power, industrial estate, livestock and fisheries, mining, agriculture and oil and gas sectors respectively.

 

There are a total of 1,702 existing projects invested by Myanmar citizens, pumping in K25,081 billion into 12 sectors, DICA’s statistics indicated.

 

Myanmar Investment Commission ensures responsible businesses by as­sessing environmental and social im­pacts. The commission is working to­gether with the relevant departments to screen the projects.

 

DICA is mandated to realize poten­tial, facilitate public service and business, promote private sector development and boost domestic and foreign investment by creating a conducive investment climate to meet investment targets with potential businesses, support start-ups, participate in regional and international economic cooperation, enhance institutional frame, organization structure and employee per­formance. — KK