Burma

Myanmar Beyond the political mess

Background InformationKnown as Union of Burma (Myanmar)Southeastern Asia Population: 54,584,650 millionCapital City: Nay Pyi TawYangon: Business CityClimate: Tropical MonsoonAgricultural and Fishery Buddhist 89%, Christian 4%, Muslim 4% and other 2%Seven Divisions Kachin, Kayar, Karen, Chin, Mon, Myanmar, Rakhine and ShanOwn Ethnic alphabet, culture, food , languages..etcMyanmar, Karen and Shan are the largest ethnic groupsEach Division have natural assets of forests, streams, lakes, mountain, hills, sea coast and natural resources such as..

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RakhineShanWater Festival ThingyanTraditional new year festivalMid AprilWashing away the previous bad luck and sins People splash water at each othersPandals and Stages Sabbath, Donation and MeditationNew years dayReleasing captive fish and birds

Lighting FestivalReligious Festival Thadingyut End of OctoberThe anniversary of Buddhas return from heaven after he preached the Abidhama to his mother reborn in heavenLight candles at their houses and Pagodas Donations, decoration and entertainment purposesPaying homage to eldersForgiveness and respect Love, Forgiveness and wish them best for up coming days

Top attraction places in Myanmar

BaganCapital of first Myanmar EmpireOne of the most famous historical site in the world 2000 ancient pagodas and temples from over 1500 years agoFamous of lacquer wares, handicrafts, bamboo works, mural paintings and architecture

Ngapali BeachMost beautiful natural beach in MyanmarNo environmental pollutionWater sports; sailing, boat trip, snorkellingVariety of fresh sea foods and excellent restaurants

Beautiful LandmarksKyite Htee YoePagoda on rocklie on edge of mountainReligious landmarks3rd most important Buddhist pilgrimage

Inlay LakeOne of the most popular destination Lake dwellers are one-legged rowerLake is full of vegetation and fruits and housesHand made products and silverwares are major productsAlso famous for Phaung Daw Oo pagoda in the lake

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The Relaxation CityPyin-Oo-Lwin (May-Myo)Hill resort with cool alpine climateFamous for plenty of beautiful flowers, fruits, vegetables and dairy productsOne of historical city in MyanmarKandawgyi national garden, Pwe Kauk Water Fall, Peik Chin Myaung Cave are major attraction places

Main Business Cities of MyanmarNay Pyi Taw (Capital)YangonMandalayOther cities near the borderline

Nay Pyi TawCapital City of Myanmar Government offices based on thereOne of the world's 10 fastest-growing cities Political city

YANGONFormer capital city of Myanmar also known as RangoonThe countrys main center for trade, industry, real estate, media, entertainment, tourism, education and health.Represents about one fifth of the national economy The largest and the most important commercial city Population is over 4 millions The largest number of colonial buildings in Southeast Asia

MandalayThe second-largest city and the Last Royal Capital of MyanmarThe economic hub of Upper Myanmar and considered the centre of Burmese cultureMuch of Burmese external trade to China and India goes through thereAmong the leading traditional industries are silk weaving, tapestry, jade cutting and polishing, stone and wood carving, making marble and bronze Buddha images, temple ornaments and paraphernalia, the working of gold leaves and of silver, the manufacture of matches, brewing and distilling.

Natural Resources In MyanmarRich in natural resources such as land, timber, teak, petroleum, tin, zinc, copper lead, coal limestone, natural gas, hydropower, jade and natural rubies.

Agricultural

Land in Myanmar is very fertile for agriculture and that itself is a natural resource of Myanmar.The major agricultural product is rice.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Major Project -Rakhine Coastal Region Gas export- 2.947 billion U.S. dollars.Mineral ResourcesGold miningUndersea oil mining in DaweiCopper Copper production: 34478 Metric tons in 2005.Shwegyin Township in Karen State Taning township in Kachin State

Jade and Rubies

Popular as Lord of Jade Land.Jades Main Market - China and JapanValley of Rubies the mountainous Mogok.Rubies Major Market Thailand, and IndiaAn outstanding source of jade and natural rubiesMyanmar Jade -$1.75 billions sale in 2011Hard WoodTeak-The most important forest resource.The majority of the worlds remaining supply.

TeakPyinkado

The second famous hard wood.Forest in Moneywar and Sagaing.Myanmar Teak -$569 millions sale in 2010-201120Marketing Mix For Myanmar

Product- Intangible Product or Pure Service(Hotel and Tourism)PromotionAdvertise on Online and Print MediaWelcome to the Golden LandProvide Package Tour to Historical Places, Natural Places, Ethics Groups PlacesProvide Normal Package TourProvide Seasonal Package Tour with special offerPopular Festival Seasonsin April -water festival

21in October -Lighting festivalEarly Bill Payment example 10% discountFree participating in Festivals especially, Water Festival, Ethics FestivalsPrices Reduce prices for Long-term trips Placement Through AgenciesForeign Business InvestorsCheap labour salariesLow rate of taxes currentlyProductsNatural resources Jade, Rubies, Teak, Minerals, Rubber, Gas and PetroleumMyanmar products- silk, rice, fisheries, handicrafts, teak furniture, jade and rubies jewelsPriceCheap raw materialsAffordable prices PromotionTrade Show (as an advertisement), print media, and on-line mediaVolume based discountsPlacementThrough retailers , wholesalers, agencies, and Joint Venturing, and Joint Ownership

23Business OpportunitiesMyanmar is developing and opening upPerfect time to invest right now in MyanmarGovernment SupportLittle competition in most industriesEasy to get around problemsA lot of natural resourcesLarge population and accepting people (easy to train)

Business OpportunitiesSoon there will be 8 year tax exemptionsA lot of Singaporean firms have already invested in MyanmarBanks in Singapore has allowed the actual currency exchange rate.Tech parks are being built to facilitate foreign companies.

Business OpportunitiesRubber PlantationTravel IndustryA lot natural resources that can be usedExample: teak, jewelry, natural gasManufacturing as it is still a virgin industryStrategic location: Between India and ChinaAbility to own foreign company wholly without domestic help