07:45

Registration

08:30

Welcome Address by Official Local Host

U Win Aung, President , UMFCCI

08:45

Keynote Address: Interpretation of the Latest Myanmar Foreign Investment Law

- Main changes in the new law

- Implementation Guildes

- How to gain approval to invest in restricted sectors?

Daw Mya Thuza, Advisor, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA), Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development (also member of Myanmar Investment Commission)

09:25

Chairperson's Welcome and Introductions

Jeremy Kloiser-Jones, CEO, Bagan Capital

09:30

Myanmar Transport Infrastructure & Logistics Developments

10:05

Laws, Regulations and Unwritten Policies of Myanmar That Every Investor Must Know

- Limitations on equity ownership
- Real estate implications for investors
- Navigating land use requirements

10:20

Question & Answer Session

10:40

Networking & Refreshment Break

One-to-One Business Consult Clinic (for pre-booked delegates only)

11:15

Doing Business in Myanmar

-Setting up a company

-Structuring JV with local companies in Myanmar

-Repatriating profit

-A walk through employment/hiring issues:

a)   Main Labor Laws

b)   Visas and stay permits

c)    Required documents for the foreigners

d)   How the procedure looks like?

e)   Payment of personal income tax (PIT) in Myanmar

Daw Thinn Htut Thidar, CEO, Universal Link Services

12:05

Question & Answer Session

12:20

Networking Lunch
One-to-One Business Consult Clinic (for pre-booked delegates only)

13:30

Chairman's Remarks
Paulius Kuncinas, Regional Editor, Oxford Business Group

13:35

International Tax Aspects of Doing Business and Investing in Myanmar
-Which offshore jurisdictions and types of investment vehicles are efficient for supplying services, financing, holding activities in Myanmar?
-How does Singapore, British Virgin Island, Cayman, Hong Kong, Thailand compare?
-How do Myanmar's tax treatires work in practice from both Myanmar and the hone country jurisdiction eg. UK, Singapore, india, Thailand?
-Exit strategies when completing projects and selling investments in Myanmar?
-Cross border transactions with Myanmar - tax planning tips for 2013

Jack Sheehan, Regional Director, Tax and Customs Practice, DFDL Legal & Tax

14:25

Trading in Myanmar: Understanding the Import & Export Payment System in Myanmar

-Import/export market overview

-Purchase of foreign currency for importing companies

-Restrictions for foreign companies

-Possible solutions for foreign trading companies

-Future development

Dr Aung Thura, CEO, Thura Swiss Ltd.

14:50

New Opportunities in Myanmar's Agriculture Production & Processing Sectors, Rural Development& Bioenergy Village

- Agricultural potentials (season, annual and perennial crops) - emphasis on major Rice, Beans & Pulses, Rubber, Oil Palm, etc

- Downstream processing of the above crops

- Downstream processing - Post harvest activities (eg: Cold Room Chain, Warehousing, Processing, etc)

- Marketing - Farm gate urban, and export marketing network, Market information / intelligence

- Poverty alleviation and rural development - Farmers' organisation, management and distribution of important inputs (fertilizers, seeds)

- Biovillage Energy Supply - Biofuel and rural energy supply, renewable energies

Hishamuddin Koh, Chairman/CEO, Hisham Koh and Associates

Executive Chairman, Myanmar Plantation Management and Advisory Co. Ltd

15:15

Question & Answer Session

15:30

Networking & Refreshment Break
One-to-One Business Consult Clinic (for pre-booked delegates only)

16:00

Reputational Due Diligence - Knowing the Risks

-How to conduct effective reputational due diligence in Myanmar?

-Pragmatism vs absolutism? What constitutes an acceptable level of risk?

-Stories from the field - re-engineering some real scenarios

Jessica Pyman, Director, The Mintz Group

16:25

Investment Opportunities in Hotel & Tourism Sector in Myanmar

-Current and projected demand & supply situation

-Land rights for commercial developments

-Related laws and regulations to consider

Gary Biesty, Partner, South Asia Law Co., Ltd

16:50

Question & Answer Session

17:00

End of Day One's Proceedings

17:15 -

19:15

Networking Reception

* Excellent chance for informal talks and building rapport

* Light Food and Drinks will be served

* Features “Myanmar Immersion Program” to help you

THINK LOCAL & ACT LOCAL!

1. Sharing on “Myanmar Culture and Customs, and Tips for Social and Business Etiquettes” by Mr Sai Aung Mane.

2. Sharing on “Life in Yangon” by Mr. Evelin Petkov (foreigner’s perspective on living in Myanmar).

Day Two, 29  January 2013, Tuesday

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09:00

Chairman's Remarks

Keith W. Rabin, President, KWR International, Inc.

09:05

Development & Prospects of Timber Industry in Myanmar

-Types of timber products, capacities, export volumes and markets

-Current state of the timber product trading and ways to add value

-Update on legislations and policies

-How would the local timber industry like to work with foreign investors?

Barber Cho, Joint Secretary General, Myanmar Timber Merchants Association

09:30

Investing in Frontier Market – Experience of Foreign Investor operating in Myanmar

- Status and Opportunities in Rubber & Teak Plantation

- Status and Opportunities in Opportunities in Agriculture Commodity Processing and Trading

- Status and Opportunities in Real Estate (Service Apartments / Service Office)

Ma Cherry, Director, New Crossroads Asia

09:55

Opportunities in the Construction & Real Estate Sectors

-Current situation in Myanmar

-Opportunities and challenges

-Related laws and regulations to consider

Myat Thu Winn, Managing Director, Shwee Win Tha Enterprises Co.

10:20

Question & Answer Session

10:35

Networking & Refreshment Break
One-to-One Business Consult Clinic (for pre-booked delegates only)

11:10

Updates on the Banking and Financial Reforms in Myanmar

Daw Naw Ehhpaw, Deputy Director General, Central Bank of Myanmar, Ministry of Finance & Revenue

11:35

Fishery Industry in Myanmar

U Hla Win, Senior Advisor, Myanmar Fisheries Federation

12:00

Investing in Myanmar Border Areas: Challenges And Opportunities

The Myanmar frontier (border) areas have low-cost and youthful workforce, beautiful landscapes, and natural resources like vast arable land and water. Opportunities are brimming in the sectors of:  Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Trading, and the time is ripe for investing in these areas because the new government has successfully signed ceasefire with almost all of ethnic armed groups that control large parts of border areas.

This presentation provides an in-depth analysis on challenges and opportunities for investing in Myanmar frontier (border) areas, helping future investors formulate better strategies for entry and stay profitable in the long run:

Sai Aung Mane, Research Associate, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

12:30

Question and Answer Session followed by Chairman's wrap up

12:45

Networking Lunch

14:00

End of Conference Program

14:00

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17:00

BUSINESS MATCHING SESSION (only for registered conference participants)

Day Three, 30 January 2013, Wednesday

SOCIAL PROGRAM : HALF-DAY TOUR OF YANGON

This is a half day tour (5 hours) of Yangon.

Visit Sule Pagoda surrounded by colonial and historical buildings. Walk along Nanthida Jetty to see river life and enjoy fresh atmosphere and Botahtaung Pagoda which is located near the bank of the river. Proceed to Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha with its wonderful glass eyes. Followed by the famous Shwe Dagon Pagoda. The tour ends with a lunch at Padonmar Restaurant (Myanmar cuisine)

Half Day Tour for conference participants includes:

- Private transfer and transportation during tour as per itinerary

- English speaking guide

- One Lunch at local restaurant

- Entrance Fee (as per itinerary)

Tour participants should prepare about 1000kyat for camera and video charges (certain places of interest charges for this)

-This tour needs a minimum of 20 persons to go ahead. 
-Itinerary is planned by our appointed travel agent.