Suu Kyi courts Japan investment with new economic zone
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi announced that the government will develop a new special economic zone in Mon State to create jobs and encourage foreign investment. Myanmar is hoping to draw more foreign direct investment and Japan has been one of its main investors. According to the Myanmar government, Japanese investment in Myanmar between 2011 and now has exceeded $1.7 billion.
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