2026-10-17
WALSON Myanmar Office Appointed Vice-Chair Member of the Myanmar Beijing General Chamber of Commerce
WALSON’s Myanmar Office has been appointed a vice-chair member of the Myanmar Beijing General Chamber of Commerce and will draw on its local legal experience to support chamber members and investors entering Myanmar.
Source: Myanmar Golden Phoenix Chinese Newspaper
On 17 October 2026, the establishment ceremony of the Myanmar Beijing General Chamber of Commerce and the inauguration of its first board were held in Yangon. Government officials from China and Myanmar, business leaders, representatives of chambers and associations, and guests from across the community attended the event.
During the appointment ceremony, WALSON’s Myanmar Office was presented with a plaque recognising it as a vice-chair member. The appointment reflects the Chamber’s recognition of WALSON’s professional capabilities and local experience, while further strengthening the firm’s engagement with Chinese-invested enterprises and business associations in Myanmar.
According to the event report, the Chamber currently comprises 24 corporate members and 75 individual members from sectors including construction, culture and tourism, education, logistics and manufacturing. Its future work will focus on investment, trade, engineering and consulting, with an emphasis on compliance, integrity and sustained connections between Beijing and Myanmar’s business communities.
As a vice-chair member, WALSON’s Myanmar Office will actively fulfil its responsibilities and draw on its Myanmar legal services experience to support chamber members and investors in areas including investment entry, corporate establishment and governance, commercial contracts, employment compliance and dispute resolution.
Source: Adapted from a report by Myanmar Golden Phoenix Chinese Newspaper.