BREAKING NEWS!

Myanmar has finally passed its Foreign Investment Law!

And after two successful investment summits, CMT is all poised to, once again, provide you with comprehensive and real perspectives on the sweeping changes and policy reforms that will transform the business scene in Myanmar!

Asia's rising star is on a fast track to growth with global investors rising to the challenge. The final passing of Myanmar's new Foreign Investment law coincides with the launching of several equity funds as well as generous grants by developed countries. Strategically located between China and India - Asia's two giants and investment hubs, Myanmar is expected to benefit and to grow at 7- 8% per year and triple its per capital income in the coming year with its youthful population, according to ADB.

Investment opportunities are seen in almost every sector from Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Minerals/Mining, Telecoms to Transport and Supply Chain attracting global corporations and regional ASEAN business groups and entrepreneurs.

Foreign investors face plenty of challenges in Myanmar from uncertain payment and remittance system, finding and securing land, uncertain employee compensation to labor practices. The sectarian strife in Western Rakhine state also poses concern. CMT's NEW Myanmar Investment Summit 2013 addresses these crucial issues. Delegates attending the conference can seek clarification of the Foreign Investment Law and its implications explained by team of Legal and Directorate Investment and Company Administration (DICA) officials.

CMT's Proven Record of bringing together several hundreds of global investors and local business people provides you opportunities to find your distributor or partner amongst the many Myanmar investors and global & regional players at this single platform summit. So don't miss out!

Gain multiple benefits:
- Key clauses of the New Investment Law and Clarify your doubts
- Role of Directorate Investment and Company Administration (DICA*) and Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC^)
- Manage fund transfer issues and repatriating of profits
- Ensuring profitable and sustainable Partner and Distributor structures and relationships
- Where is the coming Boom in the various states of Myanmar? After Yangon and Mandalay which other cities are also thriving?
- Assess Myanmar labor laws and practices
- Finding suitable middle level executives to back your team
- Participate in the DICA & MIC CLINIC where at least 4 senior officials will be present to answer your queries & concerns

Special Zoom into:
- Why does the Myanmar Government favor BOT?
- How to access potential for power plants, ports, pipelines, airports and others?
- Step-by-step guide to negotiating and licensing a BOT project

Valuable Sector Focus:
- Business potential in emerging downstream Oil and Gas
- Agriculture opportunities from rice to plantations
- Latest ICT Telecoms development
- Burmese lifestyle & retail market
- Integrated hospital and healthcare facilities

*Major functions of DICA, a division under the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development are:

• scrutinizing and appraisal of projects that are proposed for investment in Myanmar,
• monitoring and reporting the implementation of permitted enterprises,
• registration and administration of Limited Companies, Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Association and Association
• taking part in regional cooperation

^MIC roles are:

• Evaluate proposals - whether they are contrary to the existing laws
• Recommend to the Union Government measures necessary to facilitate and promote local and foreign investments.
• Ensure investors follow the Foreign Investment Law. If they do not, the Commission shall take necessary legal actions.
• Discuss with region or state governments about foreign investments which were approved by the Union Government
• Decide on the types of investment which do not require tax exemption and tax reduction

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Japan International Cooperation Agency updates 30-year plan for Yangon

New 'super cabinet' drives rapid change

Myanmar Finalizing New Mining Law

Head of Myanmar state-run conglomerate urges Taiwan to invest (update)

Myanmar: retail’s new gold rush

Vietnam, Myanmar raise cooperation

You Tube Video: Foreign investment key for Burma

In Myanmar, Obama Trip Seen as Endorsement

Parkson unit in Myanmar joint deal

Extensive Networking & Opportunities to meet with:

* key officials,

* JV partners,

* Investors & Distributors

* CEOs, CFOs, Vice Presidents,

* Directors & Heads of MNCs,

* Regional & National Corporations

* Heads of Business Development, New Ventures,

* Finance and In house Legal Counsels,

* Finance & Tax Senior Executives,

* Commercial Directors and all senior and mid level Managers working on Myanmar, initiating or working on JVs/Projects/Deals in these industries:

- FMCG
- Lifestyle & Retail
- Logistics & Ports
- Integrated Hospital & Pharma
- Procurement, Construction & Engineering
- Oil & Gas

This event is an excellent platform to promote your organization to influential players & investors in the industry.

Talk to us for a customized Sponsorship or to book your Exhibition space now!

Contact Nisha@cmtsp.com.sg or (65) 6346 9130.

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