Week in Review: US firms look for investment opportunities in Myanmar.

MYANMAR TIMES

THE MYANMAR TIMES | 22 FEB 2019

As the country continues to get pilloried in the international community because of the still unresolved humanitarian crisis in northern Rakhine State, US companies are exploring opportunities in the country amid efforts to open up some sectors such as banking, finance and education.

US Ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel met recently with representatives of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers Commerce and Industry to discuss and explore opportunities available for US businesses.

New 45-Member Parliamentary Committee to Create Bill Amending Myanmar’s Constitution.

RADIO FREE ASIA 
2019-02-19

Military officers who serve as members of Myanmar's parliament arrive for a parliamentary session in Naypyidaw, Feb. 19, 2019.

Myanmar’s parliament on Tuesday approved the creation of a 45-member joint committee to write a bill to amend the army-drafted 2008 constitution that the current government views as undemocratic, despite opposition by lawmakers from the military and the main opposition party, legislators said.

Yanghee Lee welcomes move to amend charter.

The Myanmar Times.
JOHN GRAFILO | 08 FEB 2019

                                                                   Yanghee Lee speaks at a press conference in Dhaka last month. Photo - EPA

Yanghee Lee, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, on Thursday welcomed the establishment of a parliamentary committee to amend the country’s controversial 2008 Constitution.