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http://www.businessinsider.com/tour-of-myanmars-resources-2013-1?op=1
The hottest emerging economy for resources is Myanmar. It's been a previously ultra-closed society that's now starting to open up.
As Myanmar opens up its economy and western countries lift their sanctions on the country, companies have been flocking there to tap into its resources.
The country is rich in energy, precious stones like jade and rubies, teak, copper, and biomass like charcoal to name a few.
Myanmar reportedly has 11–23 trillion cubic feet in natural gas reserves and 50 million barrels of crude oil reserves. They recently auctioned 18 oil and natural gas blocks.
Myanmar accounts for 80 percent of global teak. Teak is a kind of wood that is extremely popular in Asia and is used to make furniture and boats
Myanmar is rich in precious stones like jade, and prices have skyrocketed because of Chinese demand.
Myanmar is also rich in one of the most precious stones, the blood red ruby. Gems, especially rubies, used to be the third largest source of revenue for the military regime.
The hottest emerging economy for resources is Myanmar. It's been a previously ultra-closed society that's now starting to open up.
As Myanmar opens up its economy and western countries lift their sanctions on the country, companies have been flocking there to tap into its resources.
The country is rich in energy, precious stones like jade and rubies, teak, copper, and biomass like charcoal to name a few.
Myanmar reportedly has 11–23 trillion cubic feet in natural gas reserves and 50 million barrels of crude oil reserves. They recently auctioned 18 oil and natural gas blocks.
Myanmar accounts for 80 percent of global teak. Teak is a kind of wood that is extremely popular in Asia and is used to make furniture and boats
Myanmar is rich in precious stones like jade, and prices have skyrocketed because of Chinese demand.
Myanmar is also rich in one of the most precious stones, the blood red ruby. Gems, especially rubies, used to be the third largest source of revenue for the military regime.
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