Opportunities and Challenges of the Myanmar's Cons

Part 1: Company Information

Some of the following questions allow for multiple answers.

Nature of service provided by your company.

Civil Engineering Design/ Consultancy services

Architectural Design/ Consultancy Services

Construction Services

Earthwork and Foundation

Environmental Engineering Services

Mechanical and Electrical services

Other

Ownership of the company.

Government affiliated

Local Public listed firm

Proprietorship

Local Private Company

Overseas Multi-National Corporation

Other

* Is your company undertaking any overseas project or undertook any overseas projects?

Yes

No

Part 2: Companies that have ventured overseas

Some of the following questions allow for multiple answers.

What is the BCA registry grade of your company?

In which country/countries has/have your company undertaken projects in?

What mode of entry/entries has/have your company chosen to enter into the foreign market?

Joint venture

Wholly owned subsidiary

Merger/ Acquisition

Other

What are the reasons for venturing overseas?

Singapore’s construction market is saturated

Better profit margins in projects undertook overseas

Diversifying company portfolio

Building a client base

Better opportunities available overseas

Other

Please rank the factors below in order of importance, the qualities your company looks for in the country before undertaking the project.

(From 1 being the most important to 4 being the least important)

stability and transparency of the government
stability of the economy
Building laws and regulations in the country
Cost of labour, materials

* Has your company ventured in or is venturing into Myanmar?

Yes

No

Part 3: Companies that have ventured into Myanmar

Some of the following questions allow for multiple answers.

Which sector/s is/are your company building the infrastructure for?

What are the factors that led your company to venture into Myanmar’s construction market?

Plentiful opportunities in Myanmar construction market

Low production cost

Less competition

Higher profit margin

Assistance from the Singapore Government

Other

What are the challenges that you faced when undertaking construction projects in Myanmar?

Difficulties in obtaining administrative documents for legal or regulatory purposes from authorities concerned

Unfamiliar with the legal framework of Myanmar

Problems faced due to economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar

Issues arising from exchange rates between Myanmar Kyats to other currencies

Communication difficulties and cultural differences

Other

What are the solutions to the problems your company faced while undertaking construction projects in Myanmar?

Expediting processes through contacts with relevant Myanmar authorities

Contract agreements on issues such as currency of payment

Assistance from Singapore Government

Other

What are the areas your company have that provides an edge over local Myanmar Engineering Firms?

Has a higher level of technical expertise in construction

More experience in site management

More experience in structural design

Better contacts with clients who wish to invest in Myanmar

Able to bid for projects at a lower price than local Myanmar companies

Able to guarantee a better quality product than local Myanmar companies

Other

In your opinion, which sectors in Myanmar have the most potential in development?

Do you feel that Singapore agencies like BCA provide sufficient information and facilitation for local companies to venture into Myanmar?

Yes

No

Do you think that Myanmar is a favorable destination for local Engineering Firms to venture into?

Yes

No

Please elaborate

Part 4: Companies that have not ventured into Myanmar

Some of the following questions allow for multiple answers.

What is the BCA registry grade of your company?

Do you think that Myanmar is a favorable destination for local engineering firms to venture into?

Yes

No

Please elaborate

What are the factors that led your company to have reservations in venturing into Myanmar?

Sufficient projects in Singapore or other countries at the moment

Lack contacts to establish a footing in Myanmar

Venture is considered too risky

Unfamiliar with the legal system and practices in Myanmar

Political turmoil

Unstable economy

There are other countries that provide better opportunities at the moment

Other

What factors will encourage your company to venture into Myanmar?

Government assistance and support to venture into Myanmar

Opportunities presented to take up projects in Myanmar

Saturation of market in Singapore and other countries

Stabilization of the political situation in Myanmar

Other

Do you feel that Singapore agencies like BCA provide sufficient information and facilitation for local companies to venture into Myanmar?

Yes

No