Note: This event will take place on 7/7 at 10:00 AM SGT (Singapore time).
Myanmar is facing a year of challenges including the economic impacts of COVID-19, delayed oil and gas regime reform, and political tensions that will hinder inbound investment. Amid all these challenges, 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of Myanmar-China relationship, implying more momentum for Chinese investment in the region. But the rapid spread of COVID-19 is having a dramatic domino effect on the global economy and Southeast Asia: there is no sign of the situation improving, and fear of the fast-spreading coronavirus continues to weigh on Myanmar’s economy, especially the already troubled energy sector. This webinar will examine:
COVID-19 and its impact on the energy supply chain in Southeast Asia
Implications of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s energy sector
Prospect for Myanmar in the Belt and Road Initiative
Risks and opportunities amid the 70th anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations
Key signposts for energy investment in Myanmar
The speaker, Dr. Kaho Yu, is a Senior Analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, a global risk consultancy. He focuses on the political economy of energy in the Asia-Pacific, Chinese energy policy, the Belt & Road Initiative and the ESG (environmental, social and governance) risks assessment. Prior to Maplecroft, Kaho was a Research Associate at Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center and a Lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Kaho holds affiliated research positions at European Centre for Climate, Energy and Resource Security (EUCERS) and Asian Energy Studies Centre at Hong Kong Baptist University. Kaho obtained his PhD in International Political Economy from King’s College London.