Green spaces within the township include college campuses, sports fields and the teak trees along Parami Road.

[1] Hlaing Township has become a part of the Yangon city economic core region over the 2010s and is primary a service-sector economy.

Most prominent in sectors are computer services in MICT Park and the 18 car showrooms within the township (as of 2018).

There are 6 YCDC managed markets within the township alongside 2 privately operated shopping centres.

6 of the 7 factories within the township are state-owned enterprises including aluminium and wood products.

The Bayint Naung Golf Driving Range is located on the west side of the township near the No.