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Government of Myanmar Response to COVID-19 &
the Current Political Landscape
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Webinar
12 May 2020 | 1:00PM Myanmar Time
Governments around the world are balancing the need for measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with the necessity of minimizing economic disruption, and Myanmar is no exception. In Myanmar’s case, its policy responses are having a profound impact across the entire country, though are complicated by constrained resources and an evolving political backdrop.
AustCham Myanmar invites you to an online briefing and discussion by Vriens & Partners on Myanmar’s policy development during the COVID-19 crisis. Please join us on 12 May for a presentation on the political considerations steering the Myanmar response, providing insight on navigating business impacts during this time of uncertainty.
Please note that this webinar will be conducted under Chatham House rule for eligible attendees with confirmed registrations only.
Our Speakers:
Jeremy Mullins
Jeremy is Country Director of Vriens & Partners’ Yangon office. He leads and manages the firm’s Myanmar advisory services, providing insight on political dynamics and developing government affairs strategies for companies and international organisations.
Jeremy has worked in Myanmar for six years as a consultant, and previously as a journalist and market researcher. He has extensive experience in a diverse range of sectors, including FMCG, finance, energy and infrastructure.
Nyantha Maw Lin
Nyantha Maw Lin brings extensive experience advising top-tier multinational companies, international financial institutions, international NGOs, and other clientele on government, public policy, and political risk in Myanmar.
Nyantha previously led the Myanmar practice of Vriens & Partners, an ASEAN-focused government affairs firm, and still advises the firm and its clients as Counselor. He has consulted for a broad range of clients in energy, financial services, digital technology and telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and medical technology, agriculture, F&B, and consumer goods.
Nyantha is also the co-founder and a managing partner of the Burgundy Hills Company, a Myanmar venture in agri-food production and commodities sourcing, merchandizing, and distribution. Nyantha works with smallholder growers, local processors, and international trading houses in sourcing, upscaling, and promoting agricultural commodities and traditional food products from the country.
Connection details for the webinar will be sent to you by email 1 day in advance. Please register by no later than 11 May 2020.
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Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Myanmar together with World Bank-
Impact of COVID-19
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Webinar
14 May 2020 | 4:00PM Myanmar Time
International Chambers of Commerce in Myanmar are joining together to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the current business and economic situation. They will also discuss the steps being taken by the Myanmar Government to support economic stability and recovery. Our Chambers are delighted to be joined by Hans Beck, Lead Country Economist for the World Bank in Myanmar, who will detail the economic perspective for Myanmar.
This event is for members only. Please register by no later than 13 May 2020.
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Supporting mental health & wellbeing throughout your organization during COVID -19
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Webinar
15 May 2020 | 11:00AM Myanmar Time
Stress, low mood, and anxiety can be just as challenging as COVID-19 itself. As the current and future impact of COVID-19 generates a mixture of emotions among employees, it is critical for organizations to support employees with their mental health and emotional wellbeing during this pandemic.
This webinar will focus on practical strategies to support your teams' emotional wellbeing and build their focus and productivity while working from home.
Connection details for the webinar will be sent to you by email 1 day in advance. Please register by no later than 14 May 2020.
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Australian Business in ASEAN Survey 2020
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Myanmar Government: COVID-19 Updates
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Ministry of Health and Sports: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Surveillance Dashboard
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Reports (Myanmar) as of 9 May 2020
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AustCham Myanmar: Weekly News
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Tourism operators expect recovery in two years at best: Myanmar’s tourism industry is expected to remain closed for the rest of the year due to COVID-19 restrictions, operators said. The recovery of the sector depends on the country’s ability to control and contain the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, far fewer foreign tourists are expected over the next two years.
Govt expects COVID-19 response plan to cost $2 billion: More details are emerging on how the government plans to execute the COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan (CERP), a 15-page document released on April 27. Myanmar will receive up to US$2 billion (K2.8 trillion) in international aid from its development partners to implement the CERP, according to the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations.
New power plant in Thaketa to go live after test runs: One of Myanmar’s five emergency power plants started its trial operation this month, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy said, more than a month after the deadline set out by the government’s tender document.The 400 megawatt power plant in Thaketa township had a test run on May 10, according to the ministry.
New mining permits to be be approved soon: Myanmar will approve the applications of up to 158 new medium and large-scale exploration and extraction mining permits, said U Thein Soe, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC).
COVID-19 Response ‘a Chance to Reimagine Myanmar’s Future’: It has been more than a month since Myanmar reported its first case of COVID-19, and the pandemic continues to rage across the globe. As a historian, Thant Myint-U believes the world today stands at a turning point, with the apparent triumphs of democracy and capitalism no longer so certain, and the global future looking murkier than it has for decades.
China Pushes BRI Projects As Myanmar Rolls Out COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan: China’s ambassador to Myanmar pushed on Wednesday to gear up for the implementation of Beijing’s key infrastructure projects in Myanmar despite the fact that both countries’ economies are facing a significant slowdown due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yoma Bank sets the pace as Myanmar's banking sector opens up: Myanmar's Yoma Bank, a mainstay lender in the Southeast Asian country, is setting the pace in attracting foreign investment after authorities lifted a ban on foreign financial institutions holding shares in local banks.
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