Shan State investment Forum

Shan State shares borders with Laos, Thailand and China, which gives it a strategic and favorable location for business and investment. Shan State is the country´s most important gateway for border trade through Muse (China) and Tachileik (Thailand). The state is the largest in Myanmar, accounting for 23% of Myanmar land area. The robust growth of Shan State’s economy makes it an important market for goods and services. Shan State is known for its young and dedicated labour force, rich natural resources, abundant and fertile agriculture land and its unique highland climate.

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In Shan State, there are great business opportunities for investment in agriculture and food processing industries. Thanks to different climate conditions with more moderate temperatures, Shan State is home to a wide variety of crops. Crops with a high potential for investment and commercialization include rice, corn, maize, wheat, garlic, potato, ginger, sweet potato, vegetables, fruits, tea, coffee and a wide range of herbs and spices. Shan State holds a huge potential to become an agriculture powerhouse of Myanmar and of the region.

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With that vision in mind, the SSIF 2019 is being organised by the SSIC, in cooperation with the regional Chamber of Commerce and Industries, business associations and private enterprises, with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Government.