LAND AREA
30,382 sq km
POPULATION
1,574,079
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
Easternmost region in Myanmar, along the international border between Myanmar and Thailand. Kayin State’s climate is tropical with seasonal monsoons.
KEY FACTS
- The economic and service centre of Kayin State, Hpa-An hosts light industries like food processing, garment production and trade. Since 2012, it has been officially recognised as an industrial zone.
- Myawaddy Town is Myanmar’s foremost trading point with Thailand, and the second biggest border trading post in the country.
- Infrastructure, access to public utilities and economic opportunities are in need of development in the region
AVAILABLE PROJECTS
The Kayin State division of DICA welcomes local and international investors to invest in the following sectors:
- Agriculture
- Metal Processing
- Manufacturing
- Electricity & Energy (Solar and Hydroelectric Power)
- Hotel and Tourism
Resources: Economic zones, free lands, and water
Exemptions and/or benefits: Up to 7 years’ tax exemptions for least developed areas
LAND AREA
30,382 sq km
POPULATION
1,574,079
KEY CITIES
- Hpa-An (Regional capital)
- Myawaddy
- Kawkareik
DEMOGRAPHY
Sgaw Kayin, Pwo Kayin, Bwe Kayin, Paky Kayin, Shan, Pa-O, Bamar and Mon (ethnic groups of Myanmar)
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
- Agriculture
- Rubber plantations
- Food Processing
- Forestation
- Garment production
- Tourism
LAND AREA
30,382 sq km
POPULATION
1,574,079
KEY CITIES
- Hpa-An (Regional capital)
- Myawaddy
- Kawkareik
DEMOGRAPHY
Sgaw Kayin, Pwo Kayin, Bwe Kayin, Paky Kayin, Shan, Pa-O, Bamar and Mon (ethnic groups of Myanmar)
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
- Agriculture
- Rubber plantations
- Food Processing
- Forestation
- Garment production
- Tourism
PARTNERS
KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
PARTNERS
KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
SPONSORS
MEDIA PARTNERS
ABOUT THE ORGANISER
The UMFCCI is a national level non-governmental organisation representing and safeguarding the interests of the private business sector. It acts as a bridge between the State and the private sector presenting the views and interests of business to the Union Government.
No. 29, Min Ye Kyaw Swar Road, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar | Tel: 95-1-2314344 to 2314349 Ext: 122, 123 | Email: umfcci@mptmail.net.mm, contact@investmyanmar2019.com | Website: www.umfcci.com.mm
Copyright © 2018 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. All rights reserved.