YANGON: Myanmar transit corridors are drawing new investment from China, Russia and India as the countries seek transport and energy routes that bypass shipping chokepoints.
China, Russia and India are expanding their presence in Myanmar as the Southeast Asian country becomes a more important logistics hub.
The project aims to reduce reliance on crowded sea lanes, including the Malacca Strait.
China is advancing the 1,700-kilometre China-Myanmar Economic Corridor linking Yunnan province with the Indian Ocean.
The corridor includes the Kyaukphyu deep-sea port and pipeline links. India is accelerating the Sittway Port and the Kaladan Multimodal Transport Project to connect its landlocked northeast with sea routes.
New Delhi’s projects also support trade and counter China’s growing influence in Myanmar.
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Russia is expanding its role through energy and infrastructure support as Moscow seeks stronger ties in Southeast Asia.
Myanmar’s civil war remained a major obstacle, with resistance groups controlling large parts of the country and delaying projects.
