Date
Friday, May 29, 2020
Time
10:30 - 11:30 AM Myanmar Time
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Myanmar's economy, resulting in slowdown across multiple industries. Manufacturing, logistics and retail sectors have witnessed the high impact primarily driven by a combination of demand and supply shocks as supply chains globally were disrupted. However, Myanmar is expected to be one of the few countries in ASEAN to show positive economic growth in 2020 at 1.8% as per the IMF with V-shape recovery anticipated in 2021 at a 7.5% GDP growth rate.
In partnership with KBZ Stirling Coleman Securities Co., Ltd, this webinar aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the Myanmar macroeconomic outlook, supply chain efficiencies and evaluate the key high demand high growth sectors expected to drive recovery in the future. With an esteemed panel of experts, the discussion will be tailored to ensure that participants gain a deeper understanding of the COVID-19 impact, growth drivers and specific opportunities as well as potential next steps and mitigations plans implemented by industry leaders across relevant sectors.
U Kyaw Lwin Oo is the Chairman of EFR Group of Companies. U Kyaw Lwin Oo registered Ever Flow River Logistics in 1998. With his spirit of entrepreneurship and leadership, EFR has built up a vast network of shipping agencies representing world class container carriers and International Freight Forwarders. U Kyaw Lwin Oo with his strong belief in development of business through diversification managed to diversify into other lines of businesses across the supply-chain logistics. He is also the chairman of Myanmar Hoteliers Association (MHA), Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Myanmar International Freight Forwarders Association (MIFFA) and Founder Member of Myanmar Customs Broker Association (MCBA), etc. His spirit of entrepreneurship has made him what he is today and taking the opportunity upon economic reforms in Myanmar at this very moment has planned to develop the logistics infrastructure of Myanmar on a national level after obtaining approval from the high authorities.
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U Myint Htay Win
Senior Vice President - KBZSC
U Myint holds a senior vice president role in the capital markets department of KBZSC, leading both equity and debt financing deals in all sectors. Recently, he has successfully led a listing of Ever Flow River Group Public Co., Ltd in Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX). He has more than 10 years’ experience in the financial sector. Mr. Myint started as an equity derivative trader in Singapore covering the markets of Singapore, Japan and New York. Prior to joining KBZSC, he worked for a local conglomerate in a group strategy department, completing multiple real estate developments and healthcare joint venture deals with multinational corporations. Mr. Myint graduated from Singapore Management University in 2011 with a Bachelor in Business Management.
Daw Thin Thin Kyaw
CEO - SP Bakery
Ma Thin Thin Kyaw, the third generation of SP Confectionary, refreshed the brand to SP Bakery in 2010 and created café concept. She was awarded Asia Young Entrepreneur Award in 2018-2019. Not only is she the current chairwoman of Mandalay Region Young Entrepreneur Association, but also she is the vice-chairwoman Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association. Her ambition is for SP Bakery becoming the leading bakery brand in Myanmar.
U Kyaw Lwin Oo
Chairman - E.F.R Group of Companies
U Kyaw Lwin Oo is the Chairman of EFR Group of Companies. U Kyaw Lwin Oo registered Ever Flow River Logistics in 1998. With his spirit of entrepreneurship and leadership, EFR has built up a vast network of shipping agencies representing world class container carriers and International Freight Forwarders. U Kyaw Lwin Oo with his strong belief in development of business through diversification managed to diversify into other lines of businesses across the supply-chain logistics. He is also the chairman of Myanmar Hoteliers Association (MHA), Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Myanmar International Freight Forwarders Association (MIFFA) and Founder Member of Myanmar Customs Broker Association (MCBA), etc. His spirit of entrepreneurship has made him what he is today and taking the opportunity upon economic reforms in Myanmar at this very moment has planned to develop the logistics infrastructure of Myanmar on a national level after obtaining approval from the high authorities.