Myanmar is a sovereign state in South East Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. Myanmar is a country rich in jade and gems, oil, natural gas and other mineral resources. In 2013, its GDP (nominal) stood at US$56.7 billion and its GDP (PPP) at US$221.5 billion. [1] The income gap in Myanmar is among the widest in the world, as a large proportion of the economy is controlled by supporters of the former military government. [2] [3]
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeon Display and Security System | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Yangon | 2010 | Consumer electronics and security |
| Air Bagan | Consumer services | Airlines | Yangon | 2004 | Airline |
| Air Mandalay | Consumer services | Airlines | Yangon | 1994 | Airline |
| Asia World | Conglomerates | - | Yangon | 1992 | Industrials, consumer goods, retail |
| Eleven Media Group | Consumer services | Publishing | Yangon | 2000 | Publisher |
| Htoo Group of Companies | Conglomerates | - | Yangon | 1958 | Industrials, mining, consumer services |
| Myanmar National Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Yangon | 1948 | Airline |
| Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Naypyidaw | 1963 | State petrochemical |
| Myanmar Airways International | Consumer services | Airlines | Yangon | 1993 | Airline |
| Myanmar Distribution Group | Consumer goods | Nondurable household products | Yangon | 1996 | Consumer goods distributor |
| Myint & Associates | Industrials | Delivery services | Yangon | 1989 | Logistics |
| Myit Makha Media Group | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Yangon | 2008 | Media |
| Parrot Film Company | Consumer services | Media | Yangon | 1931 | Defunct 1957 |
| Red Link Communications | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Yangon | 2008 | Telecom, internet |
| Shan Star | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Taunggyi | ? | Automotive |
| Wave Money | financial services | ? | Yangon | 2016 | mobile financial services provider |
| Yangon Airways | Consumer services | Airlines | Yangon | 1996 | Airline |
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Not to confuse with Asia World in Manila
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