The Australian-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (A-MCC), in partnership with the Myanmar Women’s Entrepreneurs Association (MWEA) held Women In Business & Leadership Development Conference at Yangon May 13-14. The event will bring together leading business women and men from Australia and Myanmar to share knowledge, expertise, and personal stories that inspire and empower aspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders.

“At this critical stage in Myanmar’s transformation, women can be on the forefront of positive change and contribute significantly to long-term economic development. Supporting and empowering women in business globally makes good economic sense. As the fastest growing economy in the world, opportunities for women in business in Myanmar are expanding rapidly,” said Verity Lomax, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce.

“Women's participation and voice in Myanmar's transition can not only fuel economic growth, but accelerate momentum of development in every sector which enables the nation to attain its goals faster,” she added.
In this interview , Ms Verity and Mizzima 's Aung Thura, Business reporter discussed about A-MCC's overall intention, vision and mission here in Myanmar.