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US Trade and Investment into
Myanmar'
Suspension of trade sanctions and the impact and practicalities for US
Business
On May 17, 2012 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the suspension of
bans on U.S. financial transactions and U.S. investments in Myanmar. US Companies that have been poised at the
starting line are now in the race, but with unclear rules and on unfamiliar
terrain. The Legal Committee of the
American Chamber of Commerce (Thailand) has organized a half-day program to
address the fundamentals that all US businesses should consider in their
Myanmar strategies. Please join our
distinguished panel of experts for a discussion of US Trade and Investment into
Myanmar, the suspension of trade sanctions and the impact and practicalities
for US Business.
Panel Speakers:
- Mr. Michael L. McGee, Commercial Counselor at the US Embassy, Bangkok
Thailand
- Mr. Al Chandler, Partner, Chandler & Thong-Ek Bangkok, Thailand
- Mr. Aaron R. Hutman, Attorney, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP Washington
D.C.
- U Soe Win, Chairman, Vigor Consulting Group, Yangoon, Myanmar
- Mr. James Finch, Partner, DFDL
- Mr. William Koetzle, Chevron Asia South, Moderator
Time: Registration & Breakfast: 7.00
- 7.50 am
7.50 am - Introductions & Announcements
8.00 AM - Session 1 - Suspension of Sanctions
8.20 am - Session 2 - Sanctions & Practicalities
& Legalities
9.10 am - Session 3 - Investment View from Myanmar
9.50 am - Session 4 - Practical Realities
Q&A
11.00 am Program End
Booking closes: June 20, 4.30 pm.
Due to expected large attendance pre-payment is required. Note:
Non-member bookings will only be validated upon receipt of payment.
