ASEAN Ambassadors' Tour - Apr 29 - May 1, 2013
ASEAN Ambassadors' Tour - Apr 29 - May 1, 2013
A delegation of ASEAN ambassadors visited with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal about trade and investment opportunities in the region on their stop in Atlanta on May 1. Pictured are Singapore Amb. Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Harris Tuah, DCM of Brunei, Council President Alexander Feldman, Gov. Deal, Thailand Amb. Chaiyong Satjipanon, Philippines Amb. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., and Ambassador Hem Heng.
Thailand Business Mission – April 10 & 11, 2013
Thailand Business Mission – April 10 & 11, 2013
The Council held its annual Business Mission to Thailand where the delegation met with Prime Minister Yingluck (center) and other key Cabinet officials. The delegation was co-led by Chair of Thailand Committee Laura Hudson of Chevron and consisted of 30 companies.
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Dialogue - Apr 3, 2013
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Dialogue - Apr 3, 2013
The Council organized a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Dialogue in Manila on April 3rd featuring Dr. Peter A. Petri, Asia-Pacific Scholar from Brandeis International Business School, and Hon. Ricardo R. Blancaflor, Director General of the Philippine Intellectual Property Office. The discussion focused on the latest developments in the TPP discussions and the Philippines' potential participation in the future.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee in Washington, DC - Apr 2, 2013
Singapore Prime Minister Lee in Washington, DC - Apr 2, 2013
The US-ASEAN Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce cohosted a dinner on April 2, 2013 in honor of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong. Prime Minister Lee had earlier that day met with U.S. President Barack Obama and emphasized the need for a continued focus on U.S.-Singapore bilateral trade, as well as progress on regional trade agreements.
Vietnam Business Mission – March 13 - 15, 2013
Vietnam Business Mission – March 13 - 15, 2013
The US-ASEAN Business Council held its 2013 Business Mission to Vietnam on March 13-15. The delegation met with President Sang (center) and other key Government of Vietnam officials. The delegation was co-led by Chair of Vietnam Committee Stuart Dean of GE, and consisted of 21 companies.
Roundtable with Nirut Kunnawat - Mar 14, 2013
Roundtable with Nirut Kunnawat - Mar 14, 2013
US-ASEAN Business Council hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr. Nirut Kunnawat, Chief Advisor to Minister of Science and Technology, Thailand, on March 14, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Briefing with Jose W. Fernandez - Mar 13, 2013
Briefing with Jose W. Fernandez - Mar 13, 2013
US-ASEAN Business Council hosted a briefing on March 13, 2013, with Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez after his return from a trip to the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand and Singapore.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Luncheon - Mar 8, 2013
Trans-Pacific Partnership Luncheon - Mar 8, 2013
The US-ASEAN Business Council and Singapore Business Federation co-hosted a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Luncheon with Singapore's Chief Negotiator for TPP, Ng Bee Kim, and Malaysia's Chief Negotiator for TPP, J. Jayasiri, during the 16th Round of TPP Negotiations in Singapore.
USABC-AICC Agreement on Indonesia Inked - Mar 7, 2013
USABC-AICC Agreement on Indonesia Inked - Mar 7, 2013
US-ABC President Alexander Feldman, left, and Wayne Forrest, President of the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, sign an MOU establishing a strategic partnership to promote commercial activities between the United States and Indonesia on March 7, 2013. The agreement strengthens the Council's focus on Indonesia and provides it with an office in New York City.
Lunch Talk with Charlie Cook - Feb 22, 2013
Lunch Talk with Charlie Cook - Feb 22, 2013
US-ASEAN Business Council Institute and Royal Thai Embassy cohosted a Lunch Talk with Charlie Cook on February 22nd in Washington D.C. The discussion focused on an overview of U.S. election results in 2012 and political outlook in 2013.
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