We are delighted to share that the first ever talk show of the “𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝘇𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵” program was successfully held on October 14, 2023, at Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon.

The event commenced with a comprehensive presentation of the “𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝘇𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵” program by U Soe Hein, Program Director. Following this, we had the privilege of hosting Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet, as our special Guest Speaker who delivered a thought-provoking keynote speech on the topic “𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁” on the essential strategies required for fostering the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups in Myanmar.

Additionally, Ko Thet Oo Shwe (Founder of DATE Bakery & COFFEE DATE), Ma Khine Thet Wai Thein (Founder of The Nut Butter), and Daw May Sandi Thein Zaw (Head of SME Banking at Yoma Bank), also discussed the challenges faced by MSMEs, economic conditions, and the establishment of sustainable businesses in a panel discussion titled “𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀: 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀”.

After the keynote speech and panel discussions, event attendees actively participated in insightful Q&A sessions, fostering valuable networking connections and the event concluded successfully. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our special guest speaker Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet, panelists, Yoma Bank officials, partner organizations, and all attendees for their presence and unwavering support.Interested MSMEs and Startups can apply “𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝘇𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵” program from October 5 to November 18, 2023 and please visit (ymbank.co/bizpitch) for more program details.