US-ASEAN Business Council

2023 Vietnam Business Mission and Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Vietnam

From March 20 to 24, 2023, the Council led a delegation of more than 50 U.S. companies to Hanoi for the annual Vietnam Business Mission and Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Vietnam. This is USABC's biggest delegation to Vietnam in decades, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the U.S. – Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership.

The delegation met with top leaders of Vietnam including the Prime Minister, Chairman of the National Assembly, Chairman of Central Party Committee on Economic Affairs and key stakeholders across several ministries and agencies to reinforce USABC's dedication to advancing shared economic priorities with Vietnam.

Roundtable Discussion with DEAC John Leonard of Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

On Wednesday, 15th March 2023, US-ASEAN Business Council welcomed the Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Trade, John Leonard, as part of the Trade Winds Mission accompanied by Brandon Lord, Edward Thurmond, Maja Hyatt and Tamika Hirunpattarasilp

Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Yohannes Abraham

On Wednesday 22nd February 2023, US-ASEAN Business Council held a Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Yohannes Abraham, newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN. The topics of discussion included healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

2022 Thailand Business Mission

On November 28 – 30, the Council brought the delegation of 43 leading U.S. Company to engage with the Royal Thai Government and key stakeholders in Bangkok, Thailand. The delegation met with the Prime Minister of Thailand and his cabinet as well as senior government officials, and voiced their support of Thailand’s economic priorities as dedicated partner.

Luncheon Discussion to Welcome Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand

On Wednesday 2nd November 2022, US-ASEAN Business Council held a Luncheon Discussion to Welcome Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand. Representatives from US Embassy including Ed Sagurton, John Breidenstine, Kelly Stange and Brandon Wilson attended along with 28 member companies.

Business Dialogue and Dinner in honor of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai

On Thursday, September 22, the Council, in partnership with U.S. Chamber of Commerce, hosted the Business Dialogue and Dinner in honor of H.E. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, on the sideline of 77th UNGA in New York City. The Dinner is generously supported by Cheniere Energy, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Koch Industries and Viatris. Representatives from US Department of State and Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs are presented.

Breakfast Roundtable with Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh

On September 22, the Council partnered with the USCC and BCIU to co-organize a roundtable with Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, and hosted by Warburg Pincus. During the meeting, Council members and the Vietnamese delegation discussed ways to further promote business and investment between the two countries, and the role of the American business community in strengthening U.S.-Vietnam relations. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the U.S. Department of State, including Assistant Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink, Deputy Assistant Secretary Melissa Brown, and Special Representative for Commerce and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed.

Farewell Luncheon in honor of Ambassador Manasvi Srisodapol, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States

On Wednesday, September 14, the Council is pleased to host a Farewell Luncheon in honor of Ambassador Manasvi Srisodapol, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States. Representatives from US Department of State, USTR and NSC are attending along with US companies. The Luncheon is generously supported by Chevron and Organon.