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Hong Kong signs MOU with Myanmar on education co-operation and launches Belt and Road Scholarship (Myanmar)

The Education Bureau (EDB) of the Government of the HKSAR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Education of Myanmar on education co-operation on 26 October to enhance education collaboration between the two places. The MOU was signed by the Under Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, and the Deputy Minister of Education of Myanmar, Mr Win Maw Tun, by means of exchange of documents. The MOU provides a framework to facilitate strategic collaboration between the education communities of Hong Kong and Myanmar. It covers initiatives including the provision of scholarships for students; exchange of expertise and experience; exchange of…

Visa-free access for HKSAR passport holders to Myanmar

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received further visa relaxation information from the Consulate General of Myanmar in Hong Kong. Under the Tourist Visa Exemption Pilot Scheme of Myanmar, starting from now till 30 September, 2019, HKSAR passport holders do not need a visa for visiting Myanmar for a stay of up to 30 days upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, Yangon International Seaport of Myanmar and the land border checkpoints of Myanmar-Thailand and Myanmar-India. Source: GovHK

Education FDI Guidelines Issued by Investment Directorate

New Guidelines for overseas investors interested in opportunities in the country’s educational sector have been issued by the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA). DICA’s list of specifications further streamlines investments in the educational sector. It includes guidelines and rules on types of investments, educational institutions and certifications provided to students. The move follows the April announcement that 100% foreign ownership is to be permitted in the sector for the first time. Source: Myanmar Times