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Webinar: Joint ASEAN Chamber: Situation Briefing,” presented by EXERA

Situation Updates_Exera_Invitation (SAM)

Dear Esteemed Member,

We are excited to invite you to a pivotal webinar titled “Joint ASEAN Chamber: Situation Briefing,” presented by EXERA and jointly organized by the Malaysia-Myanmar Business Chamber, the Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MHKCCI), the Singapore Association of Myanmar (SAM), the Thai Business Association of Myanmar (TBAM), and the Association of Indonesia Myanmar (AIM).

Event Details:

Date: May 12, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (MMT)
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/mbufiVnPkG
Agenda:
- 14:00 – Welcome and Introduction
- 14:10 – Situation Briefing by Speaker
- 15:00 – Q&A Session
- 15:15 – Closing Remarks

This event will provide valuable insights into the current situation and foster discussions among members. We encourage your participation to enhance our collective understanding.

Please register to secure your spot.

Intra-Chambers Networking Event March 2025

On Thursday 20th March 2025, ten international chambers of commerce will host an Intra-chambers Networking Evening at Pan Pacific Hotel.

Join us for an evening of collaboration with fellow professionals where you can expand your network, exchange ideas and explore potential business opportunities.

This event is open to members of AustCham, BritCham Myanmar, CCI France, EuroCham Myanmar, Indian Myanmar Chamber of Commerce, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Myanmar, Malaysia-Myanmar Business Chamber, Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber MHKCCI, Singapore Association of Myanmar and Thai Business Association of Myanmar.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Pan Pacific Hotel
Member Only: MMK 115,000

Capacity is limited, and tickets are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Prior booking is required, and no walk-ins are accepted. For more information, please feel free to reach out at admin@sam.com.mm

Cancellation Policy:
If for any reason you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation at least by 17 March 2025 noon. Be advised that the association reserves the right to invoice no-shows for the entry fee.

Event Policy:
By registering for this event, you are providing consent for your photos to be shared with our partners and on our social media platforms.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Our First SAM Newsletter Launching Next Month – Share Your Updates with us!

Dear SAM Members & Friends,

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever SAM newsletter, set to be released in March 2025! This monthly edition will keep our community informed about the upcoming events, recent announcements, new Members and key updates from our members.

To extend the members benefits for our SAM Members, we would love to feature your updates in our monthly newsletter! Our newsletter will be release on every first Monday of the month and it will be shared with SAM members and the community.

If you have any recent announcements, promotions, or exciting news to share for March, we invite you to submit them by 23 February 2025. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, initiatives, or achievements to our network.

To submit your content, please send it to samprogrammanager@sam.com.mm with the subject line “Newsletter Submission – March 2024”.

Please kindly note that all the contents will be reviewed and approved by the SAM Secretariat Team. SAM reserves the right to decide the publishing of the contents.

We look forward to featuring your updates and making this newsletter a valuable resource for our community!

Corporate Briefing on Security Update 2025 & ASEAN Chambers Networking Event

Dear SAM Members,

We are delighted to invite you to the “Corporate Briefing on Security Update 2025 & ASEAN Chambers Networking Event”, jointly hosted by the SAM, MHKCCI and ASEAN Chambers. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from EXERA Myanmar on the latest security developments while connecting with professionals across ASEAN Chambers.

Event Details

Topic: Security Update by EXERA
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Registration opens at 5:00 PM)
Venue: 9th Floor, Sule Square Office Tower
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/VHYX3P8Tna
Ticket Fee: MMK 65,000 (Members only)
Registration Deadline: 20 February 2025

Event Policies:

Chatham House Rule applies; no audio, video, or photo recording is allowed.
Attendance is strictly limited to registered guests—no walk-ins permitted.

Agenda:

5:00 – 5:30 PM: Registration
5:30 – 6:00 PM: Networking (wine, beer, and soft drinks provided)
6:00 – 6:50 PM: Security Briefing by EXERA Myanmar
6:50 – 8:00 PM: Networking continues with wine, beer, soft drinks, and canapés

Cancellation Policy:

If you are unable to attend for any reason, please cancel your reservation at least by 20 February 2025 (5 p.m). Be advised that the association reserves the right to invoice no-shows for the entry fee.

We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and engaging event.

Panel Discussion: “Directorship Series: What does ESG mean for a Director?”

The MMBC upcoming “Directorship Series: What does ESG mean for a Director?” in collaboration with the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) will be organised on 24 January 2025 (2:00 – 3:30 pm, Myanmar Time) with Zoom online.

Event Details:

Date: 24 January 2025 (Friday)

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Myanmar Time)

Format: Zoom Online

Language: Myanmar Language

About the Webinar

The webinar “What does ESG mean for a Director?” will explore the essential concepts of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and their growing importance in corporate decision-making. Led by three experienced speakers, the discussion will address the responsibilities of directors in integrating ESG into business strategy, risk management, and long-term value creation. The session aims to provide practical insights and actionable takeaways for board members and senior executives in navigating the ESG landscape.

Free for MMBC, MHKCCI, SAM, TBAM, AIM and MIoD members
MMK 30,000 for Non-members

Meet our Esteemed Speakers

Daw Kim Chawsu, Board Member, Myanmar Institute of Directors
Mr. Than Htaik Lwin @ Alan, Group Chief Executive Officer, Proven Group of Companies
Daw Thiri Thant Mon, Executive Director, Myanmar Institute of Directors

Daw Kim Chawsu has over 20 years of international experience spanning Myanmar, ANZ, Asia, and the UK, with a focus on finance, banking, and governance. She has held independent director roles across various sectors, leveraging her deep understanding of financial restructuring, governance, and strategic leadership. Throughout her career, Kim has worked extensively in external audit and financial services in New Zealand and London, specializing in enhancing internal controls and fostering high-performing, agile teams.

As the founder of K. Academy, a capacity-building initiative in Myanmar, Kim is committed to upskilling professionals in the banking and finance sectors, focusing on board and senior management training. She partners with CEOs, Chairs, Boards of Directors, and other key stakeholders to drive organizational efficiency, profitability, and shareholder value.

Kim serves as an Independent Director for several organizations, where she applies her expertise in governance, risk management, and financial oversight to guide businesses through complex challenges and strategic transitions. Her leadership has made a lasting impact, successfully improving business performance through strengthened governance, enhanced financial controls, and a focus on innovation.

Kim is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), holding dual memberships with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (ICAANZ). She is also a Fellow Director with the Thai Institute of Directors (Thai IoD) and a Board Director and trainer at the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD).

A dedicated mentor, Kim continues to guide emerging professionals, helping them unlock their full potential in the finance and governance sectors.

U Than Htaik Lwin @ Alan is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Proven Group of Companies. Alan actively participates in the following Organizations and Associations;

Executive Committee: Union Of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Member Commerce and Industries (UMFCCI),
Patron: Yangon Region Young Entrepreneurs Association (YRYEA),
President: Myanmar Automotive Components Spare Parts & Accessories Association (MYACSAA),
General Secretary: Myanmar Barcode Association (MBA),
Joint Secretary: Myanmar Industries Association (MIA),
Executive Member: MYANMAR-BANGLADESH FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION (MBFA),
Young Alumini: Bemidji State University, USA Awards (2019),
Alumini: Capital Market Academy- Greater Mekong Subregion (CMA-GMS, 2019 CLASS), By the Stock Exchange Of Thailand (SET).

Proven Group (PG) is a leading Myanmar consortium of companies engaged in Manufacturing, Distribution, Energy and Investment. PG is the first company that received the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) for Importer Level 1 (Importer Category) in the Union of the Republic of Myanmar. PG actively participates in promoting transparency and recognized as the Level 13th at Pwint Thit Sa Report /Transparency in Myanmar Enterprises in 2022.

Daw Thiri Thant Mon is the Director of Investor Relations for Climate Investment, a private equity firm based in London, UK focused on investing in decarbonisation technologies. She also serves as Executive Director of the Myanmar Institute of Directors which is Myanmar’s corporate governance body and trustee for Turquoise Mountain Foundation, a UK charity that focuses on heritage preservation countries such as Afghanistan and Myanmar. She has held a number of leadership roles over her 20 year career as a finance and capital markets professional.

Before returning to Myanmar in 2013, she was a capital markets investment banker with Morgan Stanley in London helping institutional clients raise multi-billion dollar financings. Upon her return, she was a member of the executive committee and Head of Corporate Development at Yoma Strategic Holdings. She founded Pegu Partners – previously named Sandanila – a capital and investment advisory firm, in 2015.

Thiri started her career in 2000 in the US with Capital One. Thiri has a strong interest in building societal vibrancy and sustainability and is the organiser of TEDxYangon. She holds a BA in Economics from William & Mary and an MBA from the London Business School.

If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out at SAM Secretariat: admin@sam.com.mm or 09 787 080371 or 09 9700 415 45.

Please register by 23 January 2025 (3:00 pm) to reserve your spot. First come, first serve, thank you.

This program is open to non-members as well. Please feel free to forward to your network.

The World Bank Myanmar Economic Monitor Update – December 2024

On Monday, 27th January, the Joint Foreign Chambers in Myanmar and the World Bank Myanmar are organizing a collaborative event on the World Bank’s latest update on Myanmar’s economy: a briefing on the Myanmar Economic Monitor Update December 2024.

The briefing will feature expert speakers from the World Bank Myanmar team, who will present the latest Monitor’s survey data findings, offering insights into the broader economic perspective and economic projections for Myanmar.

The session will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule, off the record, and is open exclusively to members of the participating chambers: AmCham Myanmar, AustCham Myanmar, the British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar, the French Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, EuroCham Myanmar, the India-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Myanmar, the Malaysia-Myanmar Business Chamber, the Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore Association of Myanmar and the Thai Business Association of Myanmar.

Registration can be completed through the respective participating chambers.

For further questions or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at admin@sam.com.mm

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/jAhhuVeY44

Registration Deadline: 12 PM MMT on Thursday, 23 January, 2025.

Event Format

The event will be conducted as a Zoom webinar, hosted via EuroCham Myanmar’s Zoom account.

Zoom Setup:

The registrant lists shared by chambers will be uploaded directly to Zoom.
Registrants will receive confirmation emails with unique links for joining. Reminder emails will be sent 1 day and 1 hour before the event.
Each link is unique and intended for use by a single individual; sharing it across multiple devices or users may prevent access to the webinar.
Please inform your members to check their Junk Email/Spam folder if they do not receive these emails in their inbox.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything else, and we are happy to assist.

Thank you for your collaboration and support for this session.

MMBCTF25 Trade Fair

Dear Esteemed Associates,

We would like to send extend invitation to announce the MMBC Trade Fair (MMBCTF25), organized by the Malaysia-Myanmar Business Chamber, scheduled for 22 March 2025 at the Melia Hotel Yangon, Downtown. Following the success of MMBCTF24 in February 2024, we aim to enhance our collaboration, targeting a balanced participation of 50% Malaysian and 50% Myanmar companies.

Event Details:

Date : 22^nd March 2025 (Saturday)
Time : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (one-day event)
Venue : Melia Yangon Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar
Click here to see the Google Map

Sponsorship Opportunities:

We invite you to consider the following sponsorship options for MMBCTF25. There are currently 3 Gold and 6 Silver sponsorship slots available.

🥇 Gold Sponsorship : 35 Lakh MMK (Available for 3 companies)

🥈 Silver Sponsorship : 25 Lakh MMK (Available for 6 companies)

🏅 Lucky Draw Sponsorship

Booth Charges for Non-Sponsor Participants:

MMBC or SAM Members : 1,600,000 MMK
Non-Member : 2,200,000 MMK

Additional Information:

Please find the following additional documents:

MMBCTF25 Info Kit
Sponsorship Package
Sponsorship Application Form
Floor Layout Plan (as of 26 Feb 2025), designating areas for each sector: Education, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Technology, FMCG & F&B, and General Business Sector. Occupied booths are marked with a red cross.

Please note that booth selection is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to secure your spot early!

Please don’t hesitate to reach to us via this email or WhatsApp number at +959 780177472 or +959 422754783.

We look forward to your participation and support in making MMBCTF25 a successful event.

Application Form

Layout (Updated as at 26 Feb)

Fourth Intra-Chamber Networking Event 2024

Dear SAM Members,

The Fourth Intra-Chambers Networking Event of 2024 will be organised at 5pm on 13 December 2024 at the Corriander Leaf Restaurant and you are cordially invited to join us.

This event, mainly organised by the India Myanmar Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with various international chambers of commerce, is a prime opportunity to connect with professionals from AustCham, BritCham Myanmar, CCI France Myanmar, the India Myanmar Chamber of Commerce, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, the Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber, the Malaysia-Myanmar Business Chamber, the Singapore Association of Myanmar, the Thai Business Association of Myanmar, the German Myanmar Business Chamber and the Association of Indonesian in Myanmar.

Event Details:

Date: 13 December, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: The Corriander Leaf Restaurant
Member Fee: MMK 60,000 per pax

To ensure your attendance, registration is mandatory due to limited capacity. We recommend registering early as tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that walk-ins are not allowed.

Cancellation Policy:
If for any reason you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation at least by today (3 p.m.). Be advised that the association reserves the right to invoice no-shows for the entry fee.

Event Policy:
By registering for this event, you are providing consent for your photos to be shared with our partners and on our social media platforms.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Exclusive Session on “The Power of Negotiation” with Ms. Venera Kusari

Dear SAM Members and Friends of SAM,

SAM invites you to an exclusive session on “The Power of Negotiation” with Ms. Venera Kusari, a highly respected expert in her field.

Negotiation is a crucial skill that influences both personal and professional success. With over a decade of experience in peacebuilding, human rights, and gender empowerment, Ms. Kusari has collaborated with international organizations and led numerous workshops on conflict resolution, negotiation, and cooperation. Currently serving as Executive Director of the American University of Yangon, her insights are invaluable.

The briefing will last for half an hour, with the remaining time dedicated to networking among all participating chambers members. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical strategies and connect with fellow professionals.

You don’t want to miss this inspiring event!

Event: The Power of Negotiation with Ms. Venera Kusari

Date: November 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Registration opens at 5:00 PM)
Location: Lotte Hotel (Sapphire Room)
Fees:
- MMK 75,000 members
- MMK 80,000 non-members

Registration deadline: 25 Nov 2024 at noon

Agenda:

5:00 – 5:30 PM: Registration
5:30 – 6:00 PM: Networking with beer and soft drinks
6:00 – 6:40 PM: The Power of Negotiation by Ms. Venera Kusari
6:40 – 8:00 PM: Continued networking with beer, soft drinks, and canapé

Reserve your spot now to benefit from this enriching experience.

Event Policy:
By registering for this event, you are providing consent for your photos to be shared with our partners and on our social media platforms.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Speaker Bio

Briefing on Commodities Exports and Export Earnings & Joint-Chamber Networking

Dear SAM Members and Friends of SAM,

We are pleased to invite you to the Joint-Chamber Event: “Special briefing on exports and export earnings”, co-hosted by the Singapore Association Myanmar (SAM) with the main-organiser, the Malaysia-Myanmar Business Chamber (MMBC), and other ASEAN Chambers.

We invited the representatives from the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), Myanmar Fishery Products Processors & Exporters Association (MPEA), and Myanmar Rubber Planters & Producers Association (MRPPA) for an information sharing and networking session with our members as well as members from the ASEAN chambers including Thai Business Association of Myanmar (TBAM), Singapore Association of Myanmar (SAM), Association of Indonesian in Myanmar (AIM) and Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (MKHCCI).

Event Details:

Date: 8 October 2024, Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Lotte Hotel Yangon
Ticket Price:
- Member : 70,000 MMK
- Non-member : 85,000 MMK

To ensure your attendance, registration is mandatory due to limited capacity. We recommend registering early as tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend for any reason, please cancel your reservation at least by 4 October 2024. Be advised that the association reserves the right to invoice no-shows for the entry fee.

Event Policy: By registering for this event, you are providing consent for your photos to be shared with our partners and on our social media platforms.

Please contact SAM Secretariat if you have any questions. Thank you.

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