The economy continued to accelerate in 2012/13. Real GDP growth is estimated to have been 6.5 percent from 5.9 percent in 2011/12. The drivers were strong growth in gas production, services, construction, as well as foreign direct investment and exports of commodities. The boom in services and construction is in response to opportunities opening up as the country continues with political and economic reforms and in preparation for the South East Asia (SEA) games that Myanmar will be hosting in December 2013. Foreign direct investment grew from US$1.9 billion in 2011/12 to US$2.7 billion in 2012/13. Most of this investment was in the energy sector, garment industry, information technology, and food and beverages.