Myanmar will attract Asian more than Western investors

Subject

Investor confidence in Myanmar.

Significance

Myanmar’s civilian government is looking to spur investment and economic growth. Almost nine months from the onset of the Rohingya crisis, the country is coming under greater international scrutiny.

Impacts

• The Rohingya repatriation process will not be completed within the two years suggested by Naypyidaw and Dhaka.
• Myanmar will seek balanced diplomacy between China and India.
• Yangon city and region will see a drive for new infrastructure and residential developments, despite recent blockages to major projects.