“Doing Business in Myanmar” seminar from Sampath Bank
View(s):With a growing interest in the Myanmar market amongst Sri Lankan businesses, Sampath Bank PLC recently hosted an informative seminar on doing business in Myanmar at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo with Myanmar Ambassador Han Thu as the chief guest of the event.
Delivering the keynote address, Nanda Fernando, Managing Director, Sampath Bank PLC, gave a comprehensive view of doing business in Myanmar, and he was followed by Mariano Suariz, Partner, Thanlwin Legal, Myanmar who spoke about the prevailing laws of Myanmar including amendments that have been introduced to make the country an investor friendly destination.
The event is part of Sampath Bank’s ongoing efforts to support Sri Lankan businesses with current or planned investments in Myanmar, a market where the bank has been operating a representative office since October 2015.
The representative office plays an advisory role too, offering assistance with regulatory and legal clearances, from incorporation to growing the business, for existing and potential Sri Lankan investors in the market. The team also helps connect business people from both countries with the aim of facilitating mutually beneficial relationships.