AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGarment Industry: Around 500 Myanmar factories face labour shortages, with fewer than 800,000 workers in cut-make-pack plants. Stagnant wages, power cuts and logistics problems add to pressure on a major export sector. Investment and Trade: China has become Myanmar’s top investor, contributing US$201.1 million—42.6% of approved foreign investment in the year to March. Trade with China also rose to more than a third of Myanmar’s total. Gold Market: The Commerce Ministry has stopped issuing online sales licences for gold and jewellery, with enforcement expected by month-end. More than 700 businesses have applied for permits in recent years. Agriculture: Strong black gram prices have prompted plans for special export zones. Myanmar aims to earn about US$2 billion from pulse exports in the coming years. Energy and Climate: Officials warn El Niño could bring heat, drought and reduced hydropower generation through early 2027, raising risks for farms and businesses already coping with electricity rationing.
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