Yangon Stock Exchange, Stock exchange in downtown Yangon, Myanmar
The Yangon Stock Exchange is a trading center in downtown Yangon housed in a neoclassical building where the intersection of Sule Pagoda Road and Merchant Street marks its location. The venue serves as the primary marketplace for companies seeking to list their shares in Myanmar's stock market.
The building was designed by G Douglas Smart and opened in 1939 as the Rangoon branch of the Reserve Bank of India, serving later as home to Myanmar's central bank. Its conversion to a stock exchange in 2015 reflected the country's shift toward opening its financial markets.
The exchange represents Myanmar's shift from economic isolation toward more open financial participation. Visitors can observe how the country is gradually opening its market to broader investment.
This location is easily accessible by public transport and sits in the heart of the city's business district. Visitors should be aware that trading hours are set and access to live market activity may be restricted during certain periods.
The exchange was created through collaboration between Japanese financial firms including Daiwa Institute of Research and Japan Exchange Group, who provided expertise for building this new market. This international partnership was crucial in establishing a functioning trading platform that operates according to global standards.
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