Aung Ko Win

This article is about the Myanmar businessman. For the Myanmar politician, see Aung Ko (politician).
Aung Ko Win
Native name ေအာင္ကို၀င္း
Born Burma
Nationality Burmese
Other names Saya Kyaung
Occupation Businessman
Spouse(s) Nang Than Htwe
Children Nang Lang Kham
Nang Kham Noung
Nang Mo Hom
Relatives Zaw Win Naing (nephew)

Aung Ko Win (Burmese: အောင်ကိုဝင်း; also known as Saya Kyaung) is a Burmese businessman and former schoolteacher. He owns Kanbawza Group of Companies (KBZ), including Kanbawza Bank, Myanmar Billion Group, Nilayoma Co. Limited, East Yoma Co. Limited and agent for London Cigarettes in Shan and Kayah States, and Kanbawza FC.[1]

He is married to Nang Than Htwe,[2] the niece of Win Myint, a former State Peace and Development Council official.[1] He has 3 daughters, Nang Lang Kham (b. 1988), Nang Kham Noung (b. 1991), and Nang Mo Hom (b. 1996).[2][3] His wife serves as Deputy Chairman of KBZ, while his three daughters serve as directors within the company.[4]

He has close connections to General Maung Aye, the second in command of the former military junta, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC)[1] While Maung Aye was a commander in jade-mining region of Shan State, Maung Aye offered Aung Ko Win jade and gem mining concessions.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Aung Min; Toshihiro Kudo (2014). "Business Conglomerates in the Context of Myanmar's Economic Reform" (PDF). Myanmar's Integration with Global Economy: Outlook and Opportunities. Bangkok Research Report. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Commission Regulation (EU) No 411/2010 of 10 May 2010 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar". Official Journal of the European Union. European Commission. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Banking (Foreign Exchange) Regulations 1959 - Direction Relating to Foreign Currency Transactions and to Burma (18/10/2007)". Commonwealth of Australia. 18 Oct 2007. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  4. ↑ "Our Board of Directors". KBZ Group. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  5. ↑ Szep, Jason (13 April 2012). "Special Report: An image makeover for Myanmar Inc". Reuters. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
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