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The “Business Essentials for Myanmar Business Persons” Seminar was successfully held.

January 15, 2026 No Comments

On January 12, 2026, the Overseas Myanmar Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (OMPEA) successfully organized a special seminar for Myanmar professionals and business owners residing overseas. The event took place at the Yotsuya Community Center (四谷地域センター), located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo (87 Naitōmachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). The seminar was attended by members of the Myanmar community in Japan who are actively engaged in business activities. Discussions focused primarily on the current business environment as well as future prospects and opportunities. Among the speakers, Mr. Yoshimichi Ishikawa emphasized the critical importance of maintaining healthy cash flow in business, the need to build trust-based relationships with banks, and the responsibility of contributing positively to the local communities in which one lives and works. He highlighted that proper social and economic integration is essential for long-term success, and noted that while one cannot change the circumstances of the past, each individual has the power to

Successful OMPEA–Suriya Joint Visa Information Seminar

January 7, 2026 No Comments

A joint visa information seminar organized by OMPEA and Suriya was successfully held on December 27, 2025, at the Chiba City Culture Center (千葉市文化センター). The event was designed to share practical knowledge and up-to-date information on Japanese visas and residency status for young people from Myanmar who are living and working in Japan. The two-hour program opened with the reading of the agenda and a formal opening session. This was followed by an introduction to OMPEA by its President, Ko Kyi Thu Shein, and an overview of Suriya presented by Ko Aung Myint Thu Kyaw. The core of the event was a panel discussion held in two sessions, lasting approximately 50 minutes in total. The panelists included Ko Kyi Thu Shein, Ma Su Myanmar, Ko Aung Myint Thu Kyaw, and Ko Min Khant Lin, with the second session also featuring Mr. Ishikawa Masayuki, a Japanese immigration and visa lawyer. During

Organization-Building Masterclass for Business Leaders

November 25, 2025 No Comments

Tokyo, November 25, 2025 — The Overseas Myanmar Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (OMPEA), a social and community-focused organization, hosted a special seminar for business owners, managers, and leaders. The event took place on November 24, 2025, from 13:30 to 15:00 at TKP Garden City Shibuya, Conference Room D, Tokyo, Japan. The seminar aimed to strengthen collaboration and mutual understanding between the Myanmar and Japanese communities. The session featured a keynote lecture by Mr. Ken Matsumura, a management expert with extensive international experience, including in Myanmar. His presentation covered key topics such as: • How to build a sustainable and growing organization• Designing effective organizational systems• Fundamental principles of management with nearly 40 years of global management experience, Mr. Matsumura shared practical insights, real-world examples, and professional guidance with all participants. OMPEA President U Kyi Thu Shein delivered an opening address, emphasizing that OMPEA is not a politically motivated organization but a

OMPEA Appoints a Brand Ambassador in the Field of Learning and Human Resource Development

September 29, 2025 No Comments

September 21, 2025 The Overseas Myanmar Professional Entrepreneurs Association (OMPEA) proudly announced the appointment of Daw Su Hlaing Tun (SU Myanmar) as the brand ambassador in the field of learning and human resource development at the official launch event held on September 21, 2025, at the “MORE THAN BANQUET” event space on the 2nd floor of “THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku” in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo. On this special occasion, OMPEA honored her dedication to promoting educational, training, and professional growth opportunities by officially bestowing the role of brand ambassador. She pledges to dedicate herself to initiatives that benefit the Myanmar community both domestically and abroad. OMPEA deeply appreciates her passion and determination in taking on this significant responsibility and highly values her contributions to the long-term development of the Myanmar diaspora and the nation as a whole.

The Overseas Myanmar Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (OMPEA) Has been Officially Launched.

September 29, 2025 No Comments

Tokyo, September 22, 2025 — The Overseas Myanmar Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (OMPEA) held its official launch ceremony yesterday (September 21, 2025) at the “More Than Banquet” event space in “THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku,” representing Myanmar professionals and entrepreneurs living abroad. The newly established association aims to strengthen the network among Myanmar professionals, entrepreneurs, and students living abroad, promote the exchange of knowledge, skills, and expertise, create opportunities for business collaboration, and contribute to nation-building in Myanmar through intellectual support, technology transfer, and investment. The launch ceremony was attended by Myanmar professionals, entrepreneurs, and students residing in Tokyo. In his opening remarks, OMPEA President U Kyi Thu Shein emphasized that OMPEA serves as a platform to bring together the experiences, professional qualifications, and entrepreneurial skills of Myanmar people living abroad. He also stated that they aim to expand activities beyond Japan and gain global recognition for the talents and contributions

OMPEA Appoints Brand Ambassador in Learning & Development Sector

September 28, 2025 No Comments

21st September, 2025 The Oversea Myanmar Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (OMPEA) proudly announced the appointment of Daw Su Hlaing Tun (SU Myanmar) as the Brand Ambassador for the Learning & Development Sector during its official launch event held on 21 September 2025 at The KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku, MORE THAN BANQUET event space (2nd Floor), Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. As part of this special occasion, OMPEA formally conferred the role of Brand Ambassador upon Daw Su Lwin Htun in recognition of her dedication to advancing opportunities in education, training, and professional growth. She has committed herself to promoting initiatives that will benefit Myanmar communities both at home and abroad. OMPEA deeply acknowledges and appreciates her acceptance of this significant responsibility, which reflects her passion and determination to contribute to the long-term development of the Myanmar diaspora and the nation as a whole.

The Oversea Myanmar Professional and Entrepreneur Association (OMPEA) held its official inauguration ceremony, marking the formal launch of the organization representing Myanmar professionals and entrepreneurs abroad.

September 28, 2025 No Comments

Tokyo, September 22 — The Oversea Myanmar Professional and Entrepreneur Association (OMPEA), representing Myanmar professionals and entrepreneurs abroad, formally launched its activities with an inaugural ceremony held yesterday (September 21, 2025) at The KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku’s More Than Banquet event space in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo. The newly established association aims to strengthen networks among Myanmar professionals, entrepreneurs, and students overseas; promote the exchange of knowledge, skills, and expertise; create opportunities for business collaboration; and contribute to Myanmar’s nation-building efforts by fostering intellectual support, technological transfer, and investment. The launch ceremony was attended by Myanmar professionals, entrepreneurs, and students residing in Tokyo. In his opening remarks, OMPEA Chairman U Kyi Thu Shein emphasized that OMPEA would serve as a platform to consolidate the experiences, professional qualifications, and entrepreneurial capacities of Myanmar nationals abroad. He noted that the association intends to expand its reach beyond Japan to other countries, enabling the global community

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