Myanmar Real Estate Summit 2012,

19-20 Nov, 2012 - Yangon, MYANMAR

PARKROYAL Yangon

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A Giant Leap for Industrial & Commercial Investments as Demand Soars!

Official Keynote Address by:

Minister of Hotels & Tourism, Myanmar

His Excellency U Htay Aung
Minister of Hotels & Tourism, Myanmar

BREAKING NEWS!

 

"Myanmar's new foreign investment law allows overseas firms to fully own ventures and offers tax breaks and lengthy land leases ...

 

Under the new law, foreign investors can lease land from the government or from authorised private owners for up to 50 years, depending on the type and size of the investment, and the deal can be extended twice, for 10 years each time ..."

Myanmar state media details new foreign investment law, 3 Nov 2012

 

Sweeping changes and policy reforms are now in place to transform the real estate scenario in Myanmar! As investors rush into the country seeking business opportunities, real estate developments are being fuelled by increasing demand for residential and commercial properties. Dozens of companies are looking for office space and at the same time housing for their expatriate employees.

 

Conglomerates like Serge Pun & Associates is planning a 160 acre of rental apartments and condominium complex, emulating high-end developments in Singapore and other big cities.

 

The boom in tourism is also pushing demand for hotel space and shopping malls, luring investors from foreign countries such as Japan, Singapore and Thailand. Besides new investments, old and distressed properties are being repositioned for incremental revenue and growth!

 

Asian countries eye investment in Myanmar's property, hotel sectors - Eleven, 31 Oct 2012

 

CMT’s Myanmar Real Estate Summit (MRES) 2012 is the timely one-stop platform addressing investment opportunities and challenges for the real estate sector. From residential to industrial to hotels, MRES 2012 is your best opportunity to gain extensive insights from key government officials and leading property players on what Myanmar has to offer for real estate investors.

 

So mark your calendar now to seek out opportunities in Myanmar's burgeoningproperty & real estate market!

 

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

Ministry of Hotel & Tourism Myanmar

Department of Human Settlement & Housing Development (DHSHD), Ministry of Construction
Myanmar Hotels International

SPINE Architects
Leopard Capital Cambodia
Yoma Strategic Holdings
Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA)
Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd
Committee for Quality Control of High-rise Building Projects
Colliers International
HVS Global Hospitality Services
Gaw Capital
Cube Capital
VDB Loi
Capital 8 Pte. Ltd.
E&O Capital

 

Optional Visit to
Thanlyin Star City Project Site &
Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa Port

20 Nov (14:00 to 17:30)

 

Meet & Brief Session with GM & Project Team of Thanlyin Star City.


Located in Thanlyin Township, which is earmarked to be one of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) under the newly enacted Myanmar SEZ Law, Star City is a mega project comprising of residential, commercial and recreation development. The visit will be followed by a tour to the Thilawa international port, located within the industrial zone. These developments are expected to accelerate infrastructure and real estate boom for the township.

 

VISA INFO FOR FOREIGNERS:

 

Get Myanmar Visa in Singapore

 

Get Myanmar Visa In Bangkok

 

Visa-on-arrival for specific countries

 

NOTE - pre-arrival application recommended 

 

Myanmar enacts investment law as World Bank returns

The Nation, 03 November 2012

 

Ministry reconsiders commercialising ancient buildings

Myanmar News Linking Site, 30 October 2012

 

Myanmar to build a tallest building in the country

BetweenOnline.com, 29 October 2012

 

Attend MRES 2012 and you'll:

  • Hear experienced developers touch on making a property deal work in Myanmar

  • Ascertain the risks and benefits of investing in a frontier market like Myanmar

  • Understand land and legal issues including investment guidelines

  • Evaluate the market opportunities in the hotel and tourism industry

  • Obtain business know-how and pitfalls to avoid when investing in Myanmar’s realestate sector

  • and many more!

     

    PLUS, you'll have the chance to:

     

    Take away a Special Gift: Yangon Property Market Report 1st Half 2012 - published by Colliers International valued at USD350 each!

     

    Free Yangon Property Market Report

    In this 68-paged report, you'll get concise information on:

    - Nay Pyi Taw property overview
    - Myanmar Industrial Estate Market
    - Yangon Overview & zoning

    - Yangon Upper Scale hotel market and many many more!

     

    Simply register as attendee and pay the full fee to obtain this exclusive gift which will be given out after the summit.

Why Attend CMT Invest Myanmar Series?

CMT is an active global conference organizer and since 1982 supports business development across Asia, MidEast/Africa and the Americas. Recent political and economic reforms in Myanmar are very encouraging with the country favored as the rising star in Asia...CMT is contributing by bringing business and investments to the country with events that offer vital business intelligence.

 

1. Proven Track Record
CMT has organized at least 7 summits in Yangon since March 2012 in key sectors - attracting over 1900 delegates from over 35 countries. They are:
- 1st & 2nd Myanmar Oil, Gas & Power
- 1st & 2nd New Myanmar Investment
- Myanmar Mining
- 14th Asia CemenTrade
- 2nd Commercial Farm Asia

- 1st Myanmar Telecoms Update

 

2. Meet Key Officials & Decision-makers
CMT works closely with various ministries. The Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Mines & Ministry of Electric Power were official host to some of our summits.

 

3. Connect with genuine local or foreign partners
Network with the right person or companies. We attract the best possible candidates you can pick as business associate or partner.

 

4. Covers All Strategic Sectors
CMT covers all the key sectors - Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Finance, Power, Telecoms and many more.

 

CMT Invest Myanmar series provide not mere "information" but "insights on growth strategies"

 

SHOULD ATTEND:-

Property investors & developers - Real estate analysts - Construction & engineering firms - Consultants & brokerage - Hoteliers - Financiers & lenders - Banks & financial institution - Asset managers & fund managers - Real estate funds, REITs, hedge funds & private equity - Insurance firms - Law firms - Tax consultants - ndustry regulators

 

Published articles for your interest and reference:

 

Foreign firms help ease Myanmar's power shortage, develop SEZ - China.org.cn, 06 November 2012

 

Government witholds SEZ demarcation - Myanmar Times, 05 November 2012

 

New, more hotel zones to be built in Myanmar airport areas - Global Times, 19 October 2012

 

Myanmar to enforce property regulations - Inside Investor, 19 October 2012

 

New hotel zones planned near Yangon - ElevenMyanmar.com - 14 October

 

Myanmar seeks to ease land price-hike crisis - Xinhuanet.com - 13 October

 

Singapore organisation to build new hotels in capital - Myanmar News Link, 27 September

 

Myanmar scrambling to ease hotel shortage in Yangon - The Nation, 9 September

 

Foreigners keen to invest in hotels, shopping malls - Eleven Media, 22 August

 

Myanmar to build more hotels in Nay Pyi Taw for SEA Games - Global Times, 17 August

 

CB Bank outlines $2 billion Mandalay`new city' - Myanmar Business Network, 13 August

 

Myanmar readjusts tax rate on real estate deal- Emerging Frontiers Blog, 13 August

 

Broad Change Comes to Myanmar, and Developers Follow - The New York Times, 9 August

 

Foreign investors await property price fall - Myanmarupdate, 8 August

 

Vietnam eyes big hotels in Burma – Mizzima.com, 30 July

 

Myanmar: The next investment destination for global hotel chains? – Bangkokpost.com, 02 July

 

Myanmar property prices go through the roof – Property-report.com, 29 June

 

Real Estate Fund Launched for Myanmar, Vietnam and Mongolia – Invezz.com, 11 June

 

 

CMT's recent successful series:

 

 

 

1st MOGP Summit held with Myanmar Ministry of Energy

 

Official Keynote Opening Address by
His Excellency U Than Htay
Union Minister of Energy

Ministry of Energy

 

New Myanmar Investment Summit

 

Official Keynote Opening Address by
Dr. Kan Zaw

Minister
Ministry of National Planning & Economic Development

 

1st Myanmar Mining Summit with Ministry of Mines

 

Official Keynote Opening Address by
His Excellency U Thein Htaik

Union Minister of Mines

Ministry of Mines

 

2nd Myanmar Oil Gas Power

 

Opening Address by

His Excellency U Than Htay
Union Minister of Energy

Ministry of Energy

 

14 Asia Cementrade

 

Opening Address by

His Excellency U Myo Aung

Deputy Minister
Ministry of Industry

 

 

Industry News

 

Dr. Kan Zaw, Minister for National Planning and Economic Development said the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) should be operational early next year. He added that Japan External Trade Organization and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) will jointly control the project with 49% and 51% shares respectively. “We invited international investment. This Thilawa SEZ is the product of creating an investor-friendly environment,” he said.

 

Hset Aung, Deputy Minister for National Planning and Economic Development noted, “There is much potential for investment in Myanmar. We expect normal levels of internal migration particularly from rural to urban areas. These labor resources for the Thilawa SEZ can be seen as an advantage for investors.”

 

The two zones in the Thilawa SEZ include a “free zone” and “promotion zone”. In the free zone, export-oriented industries can import raw materials and export products freely, but must pay tax on products which are for distribution in the domestic market. The promotion zone will include hospitals, an education centre residential areas, supermarkets, banks and other amenities. In the promotion zone, domestic companies can export as well as distribute locally, but must pay tax on products, raw material and equipment.

 

Participants in the Myanmar Real Estate Summit 2012, to be held on 18-20 November in Yangon have the option to visit to the Myanmar International Terminals, Thilawa Port, which is located within the industrial zone. Register here to attend this event, or email Ms. Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg for further enquiries.

 

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12 Nov, 2012

 

In Myanmar, local authorities have approved land parcels in Shan State for investors to construct hotels. Media reports say that the Shan State government has approved a 622-acre plot on the eastern side of Inle Lake, a freshwater lake and the second largest lake in Myanmar. Inle zone is scheduled for development for the next 18 months.

 

U Aung Kyaw Mo, Secretary of Taunggyi Zone Hoteliers Association said it will depend on the regional government whether hotels are approved and how many acres they will get. There is a 60-year build, operate and transfer agreement for land leased from the Department of Forestry.

 

A 5,500 acre plot in Tada Oo township in Mandalay will be opened for hotel investment. U Myint Aung, Chairman of Mandalay Zone Hoteliers Association said that the regional government already approved the land. Other proposed projects are in Bagan near Tuyin Mountain, about 50 km from town.

 

The boom in tourism and the increasing demand for hotels and resorts have opened opportunities for foreign investors in Myanmar’s real estate sector. The Myanmar Real Estate Summit 2012 to be held on 19-20 November in Yangon is dedicated to analyzing the realistic market prospects from experienced developers. Register here to attend this summit, or contact Ms. Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg for more information.

 

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25 Oct, 2012

 

Local media reported that a private group of financiers have proposed a new “satellite town” outside of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city.

 

U Khin Maung Aye, president of the country’s Cooperative Bank (CB) is spearheading this project which is to be constructed in a 22,000 acre plot of land, 8.8 kilometers from the Mandalay International Airport. Among the facilities and construction projects reported to be featured in the development are waterfront housing, a hotel zone, a retail area, riverside recreation areas, an industrial zone, warehouse areas, a trading centre and education facilities. Senior management of the company announced that although 3,000 prospective shareholders have signalled interest in the project, CB is currently looking for financial backers.

 

Khin Maung Aye met the members of the Mandalay government to pitch the project last June. News of this mega-project has sent property prices in the area soaring.

 

Recent updates on Myanmar’s property development sector will be available at Myanmar Real Estate Summit 2012, where U. Win Zaw, Director for Urban & Regional Planning Division, Dept of Human Settlement & Housing Development (DHSHD), Ministry of Construction will elaborate on “Urban Development Plan for Yangon”, covering aspects such as sourcing land: guidelines andprotocols, heritage building preservation, emerging of new economic zones: Thilawa, Thanlyin, Dala. The summit is to be held on19-20 November 2012 in Yangon. Register here now or contact Ms. Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg for further details.

 

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08 Oct, 2012

 

Driven by its objective to enter frontier markets, London-based global alternatives investment firm Cube Capital recently launched the Cube Asia Frontier Fund (CAFF), which will invest in inefficient frontier markets where the economic environment offers opportunities for distressed investments, business development and financial growth. CAFF was launched in Myanmar, Vietnam, and Mongolia, based on the huge market potential for growth which opened up due to liberalisation, political changes, lack of fully developed markets and favourable regional demographics. CAFF will be providing investors with a diversified multi-country exposure so as to take advantage of the economic climate as well as steer clear of traditional problems linked to single country frontier funds.

 

During the launch, Chief Investment Officer of CAFF, Tom Holland said, “Our philosophy is to seek uncrowded investment opportunities, and we are confident that exploiting these still insufficiently explored markets will generate attractive returns. It will also make us one of the first entrants into nascent real estate investment markets such as Myanmar. We are looking forward to soon closing one of our first deals.” He also announced that Cube Capital will be working in partnership with local companies in each of the countries it is targeting. Until recently, this has been one of the few ways western investors could access Myanmar. In Myanmar, the company will be working with Serge Pun and Associates (SPA), an arm of Singapore-listed Yoma Strategic Holdings (YOMAR).

 

Cube Capital will be participating and contributing a session at the Myanmar Real Estate Summit 2012 on 19-20 November. The summit in Yangon will furnish first-hand information on Myanmar’s real estate and property investment scene.  Watch this space for further updates on conference details. Those who wish to indicate interest in the event may Pre-Register here. Enquiries regarding the conference may be directed to Ms. Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg

 

Source: Invezz.com

27 Aug, 2012