[wanabidii] Press Releases: Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Charles Rivkin Travels to Burma, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Mainland China

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Charles Rivkin Travels to Burma, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Mainland China 08/26/2014 03:56 PM EDT Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Charles Rivkin Travels to Burma, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Mainland China Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 26, 2014 Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin will travel to Naypyitaw, Burma, August 27 - 29 to participate in the U.S.-ASEAN Business Summit. He will meet with ASEAN Business Council and U.S. Chamber of Commerce representatives to discuss issues of mutual economic benefit to ASEAN countries and the United States. In Rangoon, August 29 - 30, the Assistant Secretary will speak with business leaders on innovation and meet with women entrepreneurs. He will also visit a facility run by a U.S. company that trains disadvantaged youth, highlighting corporate social responsibility. In Singapore from August 30 - September 2, Assistant Secretary Rivkin will meet with the AmCham Board of Governors and senior Singaporean government officials to discuss expanded economic engagement opportunities. While there, he will also participate in a roundtable with media industry representatives regarding intellectual property rights issues. In Hong Kong, September 2 - 4, Assistant Secretary Rivkin will meet with senior government officials and business leaders to discuss U.S.-Hong Kong commercial relations, and exchange views on regional economic developments. He will deliver remarks at an AmCham luncheon on topics including U.S. business activity in Hong Kong and ways to facilitate further trade and investment. At an event hosted by an innovation accelerator platform, Hong Kong entrepreneurs will share their experiences with him on launching startups in the region. He also will participate in a SelectUSA-focused reception to exchange ideas with private sector representatives on potential opportunities for foreign direct investment into the United States. Assistant Secretary Rivkin will travel to Beijing September 4 - 6, where he will meet with senior Chinese government officials to discuss the importance of an open and fair climate for foreign investment. He will engage in a roundtable discussion with the Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of several major Chinese companies with large-scale investments in the United States, to discuss how to promote further two-way investment. He will also meet with a cross-section of U.S. industry associations that are active in the Chinese market. At a Motion Picture Association movie screening, he will highlight the economic opportunities that exist by expanding global creative industries, including through the safeguarding of intellectual property rights. For updates, follow Assistant Secretary Rivkin on Facebook and Twitter @EconEngage The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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