Webinar Title: Doing Business & Opportunities in Myanmar

Speaker #1: Dr John Vong-A/Professor, James Cook University Australia-Former Adviser to World Bank IFC-Former Adviser to United Nations Development

Speaker #2:Ms Tan Poh Ling-Partner of MorisonAAC-Person-In-Charge for Myanmar Mission Business Trip

Moderator:Ms Evanna Phoon

-Serial Online Technopreneur

-Board of Governors of Women Institute of Management (2013-14)

Agenda

5 mins: Introduction45 mins: Presentation by Dr John10 mins: Presentation by Ms Tan Poh Ling15 mins: Q&A

Participants, please key in all your Questions to Speaker at the chat box. Your questions will be answered during the Q&A session

Profile of Dr John Vong

- has worked in 17 countries including ASEAN 10+1 - managed sustainable economic development projects for the

World Bank Group, United Nations Agencies, Asian Development Bank, AusAID

- consulted for two central bank agencies, four global banks and five technology giants.

- received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to strengthen the Civil Service in Timor-Leste under a United Nations Mission.

- currently an associate professor of an Australian university and an independent director of a leading regional bank.

MARKET ENTRY TO MYANMARby Dr John Vong, A/Professor, James Cook University AustraliaFormer Adviser to World Bank IFCFormer Adviser to United Nations Development

Business Intelligence on 24 EAP Countries (2012)

MYA VIE CAM LAO THAI

Starting a business ? 14 24 10 11

Construction permits ? 6 22 16 5

Getting electricity ? 22 19 20 4

Registering property ? 9 17 13 4

Getting credit ? 4 5 23 7

Protecting investors ? 21 13 24 4

Paying taxes ? 23 11 21 18

Cross border trading ? 12 20 23 4

Enforcing contracts ? 7 18 17 4

Resolving insolvency ? 18 19 22 8

Source: World Bank

Key Socio-Economic Indicators (2011)

Source: ADB, CIA

MYA VIE CAM LAO THAI MYS

Population (m) 60.6 87.8 14.5 6.4 67.6 29.2

Labour force (m) 32.5 46.5 8.8 3.7 39.6 11.9

Urban pop % 34 29 23 33 34 72

0-14 year old % 27.1 24.9 31.9 36.1 19.5 29.4

Median age 27.2 28.2 23.3 21.4 34.7 27.1

GDP ppp (2011) US$ bill 83.7 303.8 33.9 17.7 609.8 453

GDP ppp per cap (2011) US$ 1300 3400 2200 2700 9500 15800

Below poverty line % (2009) 25.6 14.5 30 28 7.8 3.8

SCORS C

Moving towards reform Weak macro

Young pop (15/28 = 13m) Lack experience on free markets

Low cost labor Limited fiscal resource

Natural resources (Oil/Gas) Underdeveloped fin sector

Agric backbone Inadequate infrastructure

Tourism potential Low education

Low health services

Multiple Xchange rates

Lack rule of law

Uncertain inflation

O R

Location Stop-go reform

Renewable energy Tension from internal conflicts

FDI investment potential Pollution

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank earmarked $245 million in credit and grant funding for Myanmar under an 18-month work plan:●Public financial management, to transparently link budgets to development priorities ●Regulatory reform, to provide access to finance for microfinance borrowers and small and medium enterprises●Private sector development, to promote broad-based economic growth and job creation

European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso has offered Myanmar more than $100m (£62m; 78m euros) in development aid as he met President Thein Sein.

1. Building human and institutional capacity in effective development processes;

2. Promoting an enabling economic environment to achieve macroeconomic stability, promote trade and investment, diversify the economy, create jobs, improve financial intermediation, and increase agricultural productivity;

3. Creating access and connectivity for rural livelihoods and infrastructure development (transport and energy) by promoting enhanced access to markets

Japan Aid to Myanmar

●Education●Health●Water resources●ICT●Agriculture●Natural environment protection●Fisheries●Infrastructure

International trade

NB: MYA data is grossly underestimated because of smuggling

MYA VIE CAM LAO THAI MYS

EXP US$ Bill (2011) 8.2 95.3 5.3 2.1 221.6 225.6

IMP US$ Bill (2011) 5.9 97.8 6.9 2.3 196.3 177

Bank Loan Rate % 17 13.1 15.6 22 6.3 5

Trading Partners

ThailandChinaIndiaJapanSingaporeSouth KoreaBangladeshMalaysia

ExportsAgric processingWoodCopperTinTungstenIronCementConstructionPharmaceuticalsFertilizerOil and GasGarmentsJade and Gems

ImportsFabricPetroleum prodFertilizerPlasticsMachineryTransport equipmentCementConstruction materialsCrude oilFood prodEdible oil

End of Dr John' presentationSta

Profile of Tan Poh Ling

Why use Morison AAC to Enter Myanmar ?

● Specially arranged meetings with senior government officials from the relevant industries

● Luncheon session with MATRADE representative in Myanmar who is knowledgeable of both Myanmar and Malaysian culture, business sentiments and philosophy

● Business networking lead by Myanmar Chamber of Commerce with local prominent businessmen

● Briefing by member of the Myanmar Investment Commission, the authority for approval of investments in Myanmar

● Associates in Myanmar is one of the oldest and most prominent accounting & consultancy practice with very good client base across various industries

● Chairman is well respected and sits on a number of government and statutory bodies in Myanmar

Why use Morison AAC to Enter Myanmar ?

● Prof. Dr. John was a World Bank advisor and served in Myanmar before, with strong network in various government agencies and banking sector

● U Aung is well connected with various agencies and local businessmen

Why use Morison AAC to Enter Myanmar ?

Q&A Session : Doing Business & Opportunity in Myanmar

Speaker #1: Dr John Vong-A/Professor, James Cook University Australia-Former Adviser to World Bank IFC-Former Adviser to United Nations Development

Speaker #2:Ms Tan Poh Ling-Partner of MorisonAAC-Person-In-Charge for Myanmar Mission Business Trip

Moderator:Ms Evanna Phoon

-Serial Online Technopreneur

-Board of Governors of Women Institute of Management (2013-14)