Countries / Southeast Asia
Investing in Myanmar
Political instability since 2021 has significantly disrupted the formal economy and banking system; the small Yangon Stock Exchange trades a handful of local names with limited foreign access.
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Currency
- Myanmar kyat
- Main exchange
- Yangon Stock Exchange
- Regulator
- Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar
How people invest in Myanmar
Gold and real estate remain the trusted stores of value for households wary of the banking system and currency; formal equity and fund investing stays a niche activity confined mostly to a small urban elite.
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Myanmar use?
Myanmar uses the Myanmar kyat.
What is the main stock exchange in Myanmar?
Yangon Stock Exchange, overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar.
What do people in Myanmar typically invest in?
Gold and real estate remain the trusted stores of value for households wary of the banking system and currency; formal equity and fund investing stays a niche activity confined mostly to a small urban elite.