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16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism

The U.S. Embassy community is joining with Gender Equality Network (GEN) by wearing a white ribbon for all 16 days as a show of solidarity against all forms of GBV.

Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer Hosts a Delightful Thanksgiving Dinner

Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer Hosts a Delightful Thanksgiving Dinner

DCM Bauer hosted a delightful Thanksgiving dinner at her residence. Public Affairs Officer John Groch joined DCM Bauer in preparation for this traditional dinner. She talked about the origin of Thanksgiving and shared some of her fondest memories with her guests.

Ambassador Marciel Visits Pindaya Caves

Ambassador Marciel Visits Pindaya Caves

Ambassador Marciel visits Pindaya Caves near the town of Pindaya to experience for himself this important cultural and religious site in Shan State. He was immediately impressed by the size of the cave and the number of Buddha images on display.

President of OPIC Meets with Members of AMCHAM and UMFCCI

President of OPIC Meets with Members of AMCHAM and UMFCCI

Elizabeth Littlefield, President of OPIC met with members from the American Chamber of Commerce and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry on October 21 to discuss how U.S. companies can work with OPIC to obtain private capital.

Ambassador Marciel Honors the First Group of American Peace Corps Volunteers

Ambassador Marciel Honors the First Group of American Peace Corps Volunteers

Ambassador Marciel held a reception in honor of the launch of the Peace Corps program in Myanmar. The first group of six American Peace Corps Volunteers have begun working with Myanmar teachers of English to teach English in high schools in Yangon Region.

  
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Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Burmese Water Festival (Thingyan)

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Burmese Water Festival (Thingyan)

30 March, 2017 | Security & Emergency Messages

U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Burmese Water Festival (Thingyan) March 29, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon alerts U.S. citizens that…

Security Message:  By-elections April 01, 2017

Security Message: By-elections April 01, 2017

28 March, 2017 | Security & Emergency Messages

United States Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message:  By-elections April 01, 2017  The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens of the upcoming by-elections scheduled for April 1,…

USNS Fall River Makes Goodwill Visit to Myanmar

USNS Fall River Makes Goodwill Visit to Myanmar

20 March, 2017 | Press Releases, U.S. & Burma

USNS Fall River Makes Goodwill Visit to Myanmar From Task Force 73 Public Affairs Yangon, Myanmar (NNS) – The United States Navy expeditionary fast transport…

New Group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers Coming to Myanmar

New Group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers Coming to Myanmar

15 March, 2017 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma

For Immediate Release March 15, 2017 This week marks an exciting moment of transition in the United States’ partnership with the Myanmar people, as the…

Security Message for U.S citizens: Worldwide Caution, March 03, 2017

Security Message for U.S citizens: Worldwide Caution, March 03, 2017

6 March, 2017 | Security & Emergency Messages

Security Message for U.S citizens: Worldwide Caution, March 03, 2017 1.  As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling…

2017 Trade Policy Agenda and 2016 Annual Report

2017 Trade Policy Agenda and 2016 Annual Report

2 March, 2017 | News, Official Reports, Policy, President Donald Trump, Trade

The 2017 Trade Policy Agenda and 2016 Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program are submitted to the…

Ambassador Marciel’s remarks delivered at the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies

Ambassador Marciel’s remarks delivered at the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studi

14 February, 2017 | Ambassador, Featured Event, Speeches, U.S. & Burma

Good morning, everyone. Mr. Chairman, thank you so much for the kind introduction, which mostly made me realize that I’ve been doing this kind of…

Voting message for U.S. citizens

Voting message for U.S. citizens

3 February, 2017 | Security & Emergency Messages

Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election…

New American Center Logo

New American Center Logo

1 February, 2017 | Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma

The American Center Rangoon, currently located on Taw Win Road in Dagon Township, is unveiling a new logo in advance of the upcoming opening of…

U.S. Government Announces New Increase in Support to World Food Programme (WFP) to Help Vulnerable Communities in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan

U.S. Government Announces New Increase in Support to World Food Programme (WFP) to Help Vulnerable C

25 January, 2017 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma

The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Food for Peace approved a new contribution of $5 million to the United Nations World…

Achievements in U.S.-Myanmar Agriculture Collaboration

Achievements in U.S.-Myanmar Agriculture Collaboration

13 January, 2017 | Agriculture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma, U.S. Agencies

January 13, 2017 Yangon, Myanmar – To ring in the New Year, U.S. Ambassador Marciel welcomed partners from the Myanmar and United States agricultural sectors…

Myanmar’s Independence Day

Myanmar’s Independence Day

31 December, 2016 | News, Press Releases, Secretary John Kerry, U.S. & Burma

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 30, 2016 On behalf of President Barack Obama and the American people, I send warmest…

Statement on Fighting in Northern Myanmar

Statement on Fighting in Northern Myanmar

12 December, 2016 | Press Releases

The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Kachin and Shan State and reports of abuses against civilians. We continue to call…

Joint Statement on Humanitarian Access to northern part of Rakhine State

Joint Statement on Humanitarian Access to northern part of Rakhine State

9 December, 2016 | News, Press Releases

Statement by the Diplomatic Missions of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States on…

Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Travel to Northern Shan State

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel to Northern Shan State

8 December, 2016 | Security & Emergency Messages

U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Travel to Northern Shan State November 22, 2016 While there are no known specific threats against…

Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Small Explosions

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Small Explosions

22 November, 2016 | Security & Emergency Messages

United States Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Small Explosions  November 21, 2016 While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens…

Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert

Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert

22 November, 2016 | Security & Emergency Messages

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season.  U.S. citizens should exercise…

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2017 – AFCP 2017 Small Grants Competition

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2017 – AFCP 2017 Small Grants Competition

21 November, 2016 | Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Burma

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2017 AFCP 2017 Small Grants Competition  Information for Applicants (Deadline for submitting full proposals submission: Friday, December 16, 2016)  …

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