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Month: February 2019

Rakhine Investors

Investors could channel up to US$4.9 billion into Rakhine this year

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During both the Invest Myanmar Summit 2019 and the recent Rakhine State Investment Fair, the government has stressed the need for sustainable development in Rakhine State. Spurred by such encouragement, 28 Expressions of Interest were signed during the Rakhine State Investment Fair by foreign and local companies eager to participate in the State’s budding economy. …

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Rakhine State Investment Fair

Keynote Speech by H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor at the Rakhine State Investment Fair

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On 22 February 2019, State Counsellor H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was present at the inaugural Rakhine State Investment Fair 2019 to deliver an optimistic keynote speech which urged investors to seek responsible, sustainable opportunities to further the development of Rakhine State and Myanmar. The full transcript of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s speech …

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U Thaung Tun Investment Myanmar Rakhine

Keynote Address by H.E. U Thaung Tun, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations at the Rakhine State Investment Fair

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On 22 February 2019, H.E. U Thaung Tun, Union Minister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, and Chairperson of Myanmar Investment Commission, delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Rakhine State Investment Fair 2019. The full transcript of his address follows. Rakhine State Investment Fair 2019 22 February 2019 Thandwe, Myanmar Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies …

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Rakhine State Investment Fair

“No return on investment was ever made by staying on the sidelines”: First Rakhine Investment Fair successfully launched.

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“Every kyat spent by this government, every dollar disbursed by our development partners and every dollar invested by the private sector is a vote of confidence in the resilience and potential of Rakhine and its people.” Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor Ngapali, Myanmar, 22 February 2019 – The first Rakhine State Investment Fair …

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Invest Myanmar Summit

A Private Sector Perspective – Attracting Foreign Investments to Myanmar

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Myanmar’s recent transition out of five decades of economic and political isolation provides an opportunity for the country to secure much needed investment to build basic infrastructure for its citizens and facilitate growth in its fast-growing sectors.  Such projects will require massive amounts of capital and specialised expertise, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) will be …

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U Thaung Tun Investment Myanmar Invest Myanmar Summit

A Conversation with H.E. U Thaung Tun, Union Minister of MIFER, and Chairman of MIC

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In its efforts to draw investments into the country, the Myanmar Government recently established a new Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, paving the way for better coordination between ministries on local and foreign investment as well as on development projects implemented with foreign aid and loans. H.E. U Thaung Tun, Union Minister for …

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MSDP Invest Myanmar Summit

Myanmar 2.0 – Private Sector, the Engine of Economic Growth and Job Creation by U Min Ye Paing Hein, member of NECC

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In August 2018, the Ministry of Planning and Finance published the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (2018-2030). The government’s master plan for the development of the country provides a framework for coordination and cooperation across all ministries, states and regions. In short, the MSDP recognises the role of the private sector as the primary engine of …

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U Set Aung Invest Myanmar Summit 2019

The Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan and the Project Bank by H.E. U Set Aung, Deputy Minister of Planning and Finance

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On Day Two of the Invest Myanmar Summit 2019, H.E. U Set Aung, Deputy Minister of Planning and Finance spoke about the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan, the Project Bank, and how both are relevant to Myanmar’s private sector and business community. Invest Myanmar Summit 2019 29 January 2019  Myanmar Convention Centre 2, Nay Pyi Taw, …

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