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U.S. Chamber Hosts U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
addresses a dinner reception at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
May 20, 2013.
Tami Overby, Vice President, Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and
U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
exchange gifts during a reception at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
May 20, 2013.
May 20 - U.S. Business Groups Welcome Myanmar’s President U Thein Sein to Washington
U.S. Chamber, US-ASEAN Business Council Urge Continued Progress to Normalize U.S.-Myanmar Economic Relations
May 20 - Beyond the BRICs: Myanmar Moves Toward a New Normal
ChamberPost by John Goyer
U.S. Chamber Hosts Myanmar Telecommunications and Information Technology Delegation
April 16 - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a working dinner for Thaung Tin (middle), Myanmar Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology and Myanmar Ambassador to the United States Than Swe (right) to discuss reforms in the Myanmar ICT sector. U.S. business representatives were present and led discussion on topics including regulations, infrastructure development and technical assistance.
U.S. Chamber Leads Business Delegation to Myanmar
U.S. Chamber Vice President Tami Overby with Myanmar Vice President (2)
U Nyan Tun
Feb 22 - U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Lead 50-person Business Delegation to Myanmar
Learn more about the business delegation
Southeast Asia Highlights
2012
Dec 18 - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted H.E. Dr. Chaiyong Satijpanon, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States
Dec 3 - TPP Round 15: The Beginning of the End?
ChamberPost by Catherine Mellor
Nov 19 - Myanmar: In From the Cold
ChamberPost by John Goyer, Senior Director, Southeast Asia
Oct 09 - U.S. Chamber Applauds Legislation to Ease Lending from International Financial Institutions to Myanmar
Sep 24 - Testimony on The Trans-Pacific Partnership
Sep 20 - U.S. Industry Groups Applaud Passage of Bill to Allow Development Lending to Myanmar
Legislation Will Spur Investment and Economic Growth
Aug 29 - U.S. Businesses Positive About Opportunities in ASEAN
Businesses Applaud U.S. Government’s Decision to Suspend Sanctions on Myanmar
Aug 29 - 2012/2013 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey
ASEAN Business Outlook Survey Shows Strong Optimism, Growth Potential for ASEAN Region
This survey was a joint effort between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AmChams in the ASEAN region. It polled 356 executives from U.S. companies across ASEAN on their views of the region’s business outlook, and some of the key challenges and obstacles to expanding trade and investment in the region.
Jul 18 - Myanmar Ministry of Transport: Invitation for pre-qualification to U.S. contractors on Hanthawaddy International Airport Project. Redistribition of invitation from Myanmar Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport.
Jul 9 - ASEAN Countries Offer U.S. Companies Growth, Challenges
Chamber Post by Myron Brilliant, Senior Vice President, International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Jul 13 - Statement by Myanmar President Thein Sein at the U.S.--ASEAN Business
July 2 - Trans-Pacific Partnership Round 13: In The Interest of Transparency…
Chamber Post by Catherine Mellor, Director, Southeast Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Jun 19 - U.S. Chamber Applauds Canada’s Entry into Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
Jun 18 - U.S. Chamber Hails Entry of Mexico into Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
May 18 - It’s Time to Re-Engage Myanmar
Chamber Post by Tami Overby, Vice President, Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
About Us
The Chamber's Southeast Asia team advocates for open markets, trade and investment opportunities, and a level playing field for American businesses to compete and prosper in Southeast Asia. By engaging Chamber members both in Washington and in Southeast Asia, the recently expanded team encourages economic cooperation between countries in the region and strengthens coordination on issues of strategic importance to U.S. business, including intellectual property protection, free trade agreements, and regional economic integration.
Engaging Chamber Members
The Chamber actively engages member companies, both in Washington and in Southeast Asia, to reflect the heightened priority of the region in business strategies of American companies. The Southeast Asia team provides timely intelligence and analysis for our member companies on policy developments in the region that affect U.S. business. It cooperates with the American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) in Southeast Asia, including regular dialogue with key AmCham leaders and other groups working on the region.
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