About Us

The US-ASEAN Business Council Inc. (Council) was established in 1984 as a non-profit organization. On behalf of its members, the Council conducts research and analysis of economic, environmental, financial, political, and social, conditions in the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam comprise the ten nations of ASEAN.

March was truly an exciting month filled with high impact programming that moved the needle for U.S. business interests in Southeast Asia. From March 11-12, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo led a delegation of senior executives from 22 U.S. companies and non-profit organizations on a first-of-its kind Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines. Representing the Council, I proudly participated in this mission, aimed at advancing economic ties between the United States and one of our oldest allies.

Our Board is composed of a diverse and balanced group of leaders who possess the independence and expertise necessary to fulfill their governance roles on behalf of the members of the US-ASEAN Business Council. The Council's Corporate Governance Principles and committee charters are aligned with best practices and regulatory expectations, building upon a longstanding foundation of governance principles adhered to by the Council and its antecedents. The Board acknowledges the dynamic nature of governance principles and commits to periodically reassessing these principles in response to evolving circumstances and the unique challenges of fostering US-ASEAN business relations.

Join us at the US-ASEAN Business Council: Where opportunities meet expertise to shape the future of trade and commerce in Southeast Asia.