Alert: Rangoon Region Stay-At-Home Orders
On September 20, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued a regionwide stay-at-home order, effective at 8:00 a.m. on September 21, for Yangon Region (except…
Launch of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership: Expanding U.S. Engagement with the Mekong Region
Launch of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership: Expanding U.S. Engagement with the Mekong Region FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 The United States,…
Message for U.S. Citizens: September 2020 Voting Update
September 18, 2020 Mail your ballots now to ensure they arrive in time to be counted. Ballots mailed through the Embassy’s diplomatic pouch take from…
COVID-19 Information
Updated: September 21, 2020 Country-Specific Information: See CDC’s COVID-19 website for more information. View U.S. Embassy Rangoon’s most recent Alerts and Messages for U.S. Citizens .…
The Enduring U.S. Commitment to ASEAN
The Enduring U.S. Commitment to ASEAN PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 America has long been a friend to…
Secretary Pompeo’s Participation in ASEAN-United States Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Secretary Pompeo’s Participation in the 10th East Asia Summit Virtual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The below is…
United States-ASEAN Strategic Partnership
United States-ASEAN Strategic Partnership FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 In 2020, the United States celebrates the fifth anniversary of the U.S.-ASEAN…
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is the…
Message for U.S. Citizens: September Voting Update
There are only 30 days left to register to vote in many U.S. states! You can register to vote and request your ballot at the…
U.S. Provides Equipment to UAGO to Support Justice Sector Training
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2020 U.S. Provides Equipment to UAGO to Support Justice Sector Training YANGON — The United States government transferred $30,000…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Update for the 2020 Election
August 20, 2020 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A…
Time for Myanmar’s Military to End All Forms of Child Soldiering
Time for Myanmar’s Military to End All Forms of Child Soldiering By George N. Sibley This Op-Ed was originally published by Frontier Myanmar on August…
Fourteen USAID Lincoln Scholars Depart for United States for Master’s Degree Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2020 Fourteen USAID Lincoln Scholars Depart for United States for Master’s Degree Programs Yangon – Fourteen young Myanmar professionals…
Remarks as prepared for Pamela Fessenden for Lincoln Scholars Pre-departure Press Briefing
Remarks as prepared for Pamela Fessenden for Lincoln Scholars Pre-departure Press Briefing Thursday, August 13, 2020, 2:00 pm First, I want to congratulate the Lincoln…
Statement from Secretary Pompeo on the 53rd Anniversary of the Founding of the Association of Southeast...
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 6, 2020 Statement from Secretary Pompeo on the 53rd Anniversary of the Founding of the Association…
Travel Advisory: Burma (Myanmar) – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Burma due to COVID-19. Additionally, exercise increased caution due to areas of civil unrest and armed conflict. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in the 2020 Election
August 6, 2020 The November 2020 U.S. elections are right around the corner and U.S. Citizens can and should vote from abroad. Your vote counts!…
Message for U.S. Citizens: COVID-19 Restrictions Extended
30 July 2020 The Burmese government has extended COVID-19-related restrictions related to compulsory use of face masks, temporary closures of non-essential businesses, the 12:00 A.M. – 4:00 A.M.…
