INVESTMENT FAIR AYEYARWADY REGION INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY SURVEY & Ngwe Saung Beach, Pathein Township, Ayeyarwady Region November 30, 2018 Presented by U Ye Nyunt Director, Head of Industrial Research Department Myanmar Survey Research Co Ltd
Highlights from Ayeyarwady Region Investment Opportunity Survey Report Why should investments be made in Ayeyarwady Region? 2. Supporting plans 3. Data and information presented in this report 2
WHY SHOULD INVESTMENTS BE MADE IN AYEYARWADY REGION? 1 Accumulation of natural endowments 2 “Rice Granary” or “Rice Bowl” of the country 3 Proximity to Yangon, the commercial city 4 Having a fairly long coastline 5 The Delta Region with rich soil and water 3
1 Accumulation of natural endowments Potential sectors for making investment Agriculture Fishery Aquaculture Livestock breeding Energy Transportation Hotel and tourism Manufacturing/processing Services Trading 4
“Rice Granary” or “Rice Bowl” of the country Ayeyarwady Region produces the largest quantity of rice. With enhanced quality, Myanmar rice will be in great demand in international market. 5
3 Proximity to Yangon, the commercial city The largest domestic market Trading Passenger and cargo transport Ayeyarwady Region Yangon Region 6
4 Having a fairly long coastline Beautiful beaches, islands and natural scenes Offshore oil and gas exploration Development of ports Engaging in water transport 7
5 The Delta Region with rich soil and water Agriculture Fishery and aquaculture Livestock breeding Inter-city water transportation Confluence The Ayeyarwady The Delta 8
Pathein Industrial City Project SUPPORTIVE PLANS Industrial zones Pathein Industrial City and other industrial zones Road network plans Connection with East-West Corridor Energy Power projects and petrochemical projects Pathein Industrial City Project 2,700 acres wide with customs and immigration services along with the port facilities 9
Road networks East-West Corridor roads Road networks in Myanmar 10
Energy projects Electricity Additional power to be generated by 2022: 3,600 MW Petrochemicals Upgrade of current refinery, and plan for setting up modern refinery Off-shore oil and gas exploration 11
HOW DATA AND INFORMATION ARE PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT Secondary data (National data) To provide overview of business situation in Myanmar Primary data (Regional data) To provide information about each business sub-sector under study. 12
Challenges for local businessmen Opportunities for potential investors There can be a number of factors causing challenges to some businesses, but the chief factors are found to be as follows: 1 Lack of technologies/techniques in various stages of process 2 Lack of packaging technology 3 Inability to have access to the foreign market. 4 Lack of finance 5 Appearance of alternative products A variety of businesses to choose
Thank you very much for your attention!