YANGON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's manufacturing sector attracted over 245 million U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment in the fiscal year 2025-2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Tuesday.
The report, citing the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration, said that this marks a notable rise compared to 182.6 million dollars recorded in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
China, European Union member countries, Japan, South Korea and the United States place garment orders with Myanmar, it said, adding that Myanmar's garment sector plays a pivotal role in the country's economic development. ■
