Cambodian Business Delegation Explores Opportunities in Yangon, Eyes Potential Return in September

Myanmar Investment Review

A multi-sector Cambodian business delegation has completed a focused exploratory visit to Yangon, Myanmar, assessing business conditions and potential avenues for regional engagement.

The visit, organized by Harrison White, Katherine McLean, and Andrew Millar, brought together representatives from Cambodia’s investment, legal, F&B, logistics, education, and tech sectors to better understand Myanmar’s evolving economic environment.

Strengthening Cambodia–Myanmar Business Synergies

The delegation focused on sectors where Cambodia and Myanmar share natural commercial overlaps—such as logistics, SME development, hospitality, and digital services. The visit was conducted in accordance with official British travel guidance and focused on responsible engagement with local and regional businesses maintaining international standards.

CIR Media CEO Harrison White noted that despite five years of political instability and a recent natural disaster in the country’s north, Yangon’s private sector continues to operate with resilience.

“We were struck by the determination, creativity, and overall resilience of the business community here,” said White. “For those with an informed and long-term perspective, Yangon still offers room for meaningful commercial collaboration—particularly in industries that are underserved or primed for renewal.”

White added that Myanmar’s young workforce and expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem could offer future opportunities for Cambodian firms looking to scale or diversify regionally.

Diverse Business Engagement Across Core Sectors

Throughout the visit, delegates met with legal and business registration firms, job platforms, logistics providers, property advisors, hotels and restaurants, banks, and fintech companies. These engagements offered insight into Myanmar’s current operational landscape, compliance environment, and areas of resilience across both the formal and informal business sectors.

Andrew Millar, a senior education professional, observed growing momentum within Myanmar’s education and training landscape, driven by rising interest among young students and their parents in cross-border opportunities.

“Extra-curricular schools, higher education institutions, and study abroad agencies are experiencing unprecedented levels of interest in 2025,” he noted. “This growth is being fuelled by a complex domestic environment and the steady expansion of international partnerships.”

The delegation also connected with local chambers of commerce and advisory bodies working to maintain best practices amid ongoing uncertainty, giving attendees a balanced view of both opportunities and challenges.

“On day one, we were briefed on Myanmar’s general business outlook, which set the stage for the rest of the trip,” said Katherine McLean. “From there, we met with legal experts who gave us the lay of the land. There are lots of similarities but also some big differences. It was interesting to see how businesses are adapting and the potential opportunities that are out there.”

In addition to formal business meetings, the group was hosted at a leading five-star hotel and visited some of Yangon’s top cafes, restaurants, and bars—highlighting that lifestyle and hospitality offerings continue to operate despite macroeconomic constraints.

Possible Return in September Under Consideration

While plans are still being finalized, organizers say that a second delegation to Myanmar is under consideration for September 2025, depending on regional developments and ongoing interest from Cambodian companies.

Organizers noted that the June visit helped to establish initial relationships and validate the interest of stakeholders on both sides.

“We’re currently evaluating the possibility of returning in September,” they said. “There’s clearly momentum, but any future trip would depend on security conditions, business readiness, and continued demand from responsible partners.”

Interested parties are invited to express their interest early, with final details to be confirmed in the coming weeks. Inquiries can be directed to Harrison White at +855 969 530 061 or harrison@cirmedia.net.