[70]South Korea to Malaysia. Natural resources, such as timber and minerals, could woo billions in foreign investment. And its strategic position nestled between China and India could turn Burma into a prime -- hopes among Asiaâs business community that Burma could finally become the attractive place to invest it has always promised to be. The long-suffering pro-democracy opposition was permitted to contest -- revival. Now that Burma has come in from the cold, it can start in earnest to woo the foreign investment it so badly needs. There is a window of opportunity here. China has been the 400-kg gorilla of Asia for years, sucking up vast sums of investment, especially in the low-end manufacturing that could create much needed jobs in Burma. But -- sound regulatory environment and trained workforce to attract foreign investment in large sums. Burma âhas very strong potential, but before realizing that potential, it has to tackle challenges to its -- allowing for a single, market-determined exchange rate, which will help stabilize the climate for investment. But thatâs just a start. The government has to marshal funds for investment in new roads and other infrastructure so manufacturers could get their products to markets -- around the world. More money is needed to beef up the nationâs schools to upgrade the quality of the workforce. Burma âhas to invest in its future,â says Park. Achieving that will entail reform of the government -- universe for decades, the country simply lacks the clear rules and regulations foreign companies require to safely and confidently invest. My colleague [77]Emily Rauhala found that out in April, when she [78]attended a seminar for investors held in Hong Kong by the Burmese government. The room was packed with businesspeople, who peppered the -- time being due to the Chinese factor. Once come to the returns of their investment consideration,you are long way off their target so your poverty will continue.You name will be drawn to attention again