AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInvestment: Myanmar attracted more than US$433 million in foreign direct investment from April to September. Real estate led with US$245 million, followed by transport and communications at over US$131 million and manufacturing at over US$29 million; China and Singapore were the largest investors. Critical minerals: A US strategy links peace efforts and deeper engagement with Myanmar’s military-backed government to potential access to rare earths, as Washington seeks to counter China’s influence. Border trade: China has eased restrictions on some goods entering armed-group-held areas, allowing supplies such as fuel, medicines and construction materials through selected crossings, though trade has not fully reopened. Energy: Myanmar, Thailand and Russia discussed shipping Russian LNG through Myanmar, including a possible terminal in Dawei and use of existing pipelines to supply both countries. Business outlook: POSCO International beat third-quarter profit forecasts on stronger energy and palm oil earnings, though output from its Myanmar gas field declined. Separately, UNCTAD reported gasoline prices in Myanmar rose about 51% between February and August, adding pressure to household and business costs.
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