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Full Moon of Tabaung (Myanmar)
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United States Comprehensive Partnership Conference, Jakarta.
In advance of President Obama’s trip to Indonesia this conference will feature panels with distinguished Indonesian and American speakers offering recommendations for the content of the partnership, aimed at deepening the relationship in concrete ways for the mutual benefit of both countries. Includes a luncheon with speaker, Dr. Emil Salim, Presidential Advisory Council. If interested please contact Mike Orgill at morgill@usasean.org. |
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Meeting, with The Honorable Carol A. Rodley, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, Singapore.
Ambassador Rodley will also share her insights and expertise on ways to improve the business climate for US companies operating or considering doing business in Cambodia. If interested please contact Martin Hutagalung at mhutagalung@usasean.org. |
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Meeting with The Honorable Eric John, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand.
He will address the various Industry Advocacy efforts that the Embassy is currently engaged in and will focus on the Map ta Phut situation. If interested please contact Anthony Nelson at anelson@usasean.org. |
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Conference: The Burmese Economy on the Eve of the 2010 Elections.
This Workshop is co-hosted by the United States Institute of Peace and the US-ASEAN Business Council in Washington, DC. If interested please contact Anthony Nelson at anelson@usasean.org |
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Meeting with The Honorable Scot Marciel, Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
Ambassador Marciel has requested a meeting with US business representatives to discuss the upcoming visit to Indonesia by President Obama. The U.S. Government is still looking for opportunities that will improve the bilateral trade and investment relationship. This meeting will help develop key messages for deliverables. If interested please contact Mike Orgill at morgill@usasean.org or 202 416-6705. |
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Second Infrastructure Working Group Meeting, Singapore.
The meeting will focus on several upcoming programs and deliverables slated for this year. If interested please contact Ira Sugita at isugita@usasean.org. |
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Meeting with Seth Bleiweis, Financial Attaché for Southeast Asia, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Singapore.
Discussion on prospects and challenges for ASEAN in the financial sector including prioritization of financial services liberalisation, bilateral discussions with the US and Singapore on a Bilateral Tax Treaty, Treasury’s area of focus in ASEAN for the coming year and other relevant issues. If interested please contact Fauzia Sheh at fsheh@usasean.org. |
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Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing, Bangkok.
This forum will showcase high-quality clean energy projects from all over Asia to leading investors. The Forum welcomes the participation of investors and fund managers. For more information see cleanenergy-financing.com |
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Health & Life Science Working Group Quarterly Meeting, Singapore.
The meeting will review activities and initiatives for 2010. If interested please contact Susan McKinney at smckinney@usasean.org. |
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Women's Day (Cambodia / Laos)
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Meeting on the ASEAN Single Window with Mr. Quang Anh Le, Office of the ASEAN Secretariat.
Mr. Quang has agreed to provide an update on the implementation of the National Single Windows (NSW) and ASEAN Single Window (ASW), including major achievements to date. He will also discuss some of the challenges to implementation and discuss how Council members can support the implementation process. As the senior officer responsible for Customs and Trade Facilitation issues within the ASEAN Secretariat, Mr. Quang will also discuss customs related challenges members encounter in the region. If interested please contact Martin Hutagalung at mhutagalung@usasean.org. |
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Customs Working Group Conference Call, Singapore.
This call is in preparation for the June consultation with the ASEAN Customs Directors-General. The call will focus on the Royal Thai Customs. If interested please contact Martin Hutagalung at mhutagalung@usasean.org. |
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CIO Asia Conference 2010, Malaysia.
The annual CIO Asia magazine CIO conference 2010 will showcase the ‘new economy’ IT approaches – such as virtualization, cloud computing, social networking, outsourcing and software-as-a-service – that are expected to lead the way in the adoption of cost-effective technology in the post-recession environment. For more information please visit, www.mis-asia.com |
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Food & Agriculture Working Group First Quarterly Meeting, Singapore.
The meeting will focus on consolidating and following-up on issues/programs. If interested please contact Ira Sugita at isugita@usasean.org |
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Hindu New Year (Indonesia)
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Meeting on Standards Related Trade Barriers in ASEAN, Singapore.
Led by Shalizeh Nadjmi, U.S. Dialogue Partner to ACCSQ and Indonesia Desk Officer; and Renee Hancher, International Standards Specialist, Office of Multilateral Affairs, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Their interests are with all sectors but focus on automotives (and auto parts), building construction, cosmetics, electrical equipments and electronics, energy efficiency and renewable energy, food, herbal supplements, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. If interested please contact Susan McKinney smckinney@usasean.org. |
| Mar 18th, 2010 (Thu) |
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Meeting with Singapore's Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, RADM Lui Tuck Yew
RADM Lui has graciously agreed to meet with Council members to discuss about Singapore’s IT priorities for the next few years, including an update on the Government’s allocation of $1.7b Information Communications Technology (ICT) spending and other matters. We also look forward to hearing the Minister’s perspectives on ICT development in the ASEAN region as well as ASEAN’s ICT priorities for the coming years. |
| Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat) -- Mar 22nd, 2010 (Mon) |
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Official visit by President Obama to Indonesia, Jakarta.
President Obama and President Yudhoyono are expected to announce a landmark partnership. This will be the first in the 60-year history of U.S./ Indonesia official relations. If interested please contact Mike Orgill at morgill@usasean.org. |
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Pandemic Preparedness Seminar, Bangkok.
If interested please contact Susan McKinney at smckinney@usasean.org. |
| Mar 24th, 2010 (Wed) -- Mar 26th, 2010 (Fri) |
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Business Mission to Thailand.
In 2010, Thailand’s priorities focus on their Creative Economy Plan and a continuation of their economic recovery policies. The purpose of this mission is to underscore how Council members plan to support Thailand’s priorities. We are considering following the mission with an optional one-day Myanmar Business Dialogue in Yangon, Myanmar on either March 28th or 29th. If interested please contact Anthony Nelson at anelson@usasean.org. |
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Armed Forces Day (Myanmar)
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| Mar 30th, 2010 (Tue) -- Mar 31st, 2010 (Wed) |
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Healthcare in Asia 2010, Singapore.
Healthcare in Asia 2010, A three-year outlook. 2010: Year One – Investing in tomorrow, 2011: Year Two – The role of innovation, 2012: Year Three – Achieving efficiency and affordability.
This event by The Economist Group will bring together key healthcare stakeholders and experts from across the region including health ministers, regulators, policymakers, pharma executives, leading practitioners, healthcare providers, manufacturers and academics to explore and debate best approaches and share opportunities for collaboration in delivering healthcare in Asia. For more information go to: www.economistconferences.com/health2010 |
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