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 eleven countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam comprise the eleven nations of ASEAN. 

Six months into 2026, I’m proud of USABC’s unrivalled ability to connect member company representatives with ASEAN Member State governments. We’ve held 85 events so far, including meetings with President Prabowo of Indonesia, President Marcos of the Philippines, and Prime Minister Anwar of Malaysia; met the new Prime Minister of Vietnam and the Deputy Prime Ministers of Singapore and Thailand; carried out a multi-sector roundtable series connected to the Philippines ASEAN Chairship; completed 10 country and sectoral business missions, and more. Still on the learning curve as CEO, I am continually impressed by my USABC colleagues’ energy and creativity, developing new special projects that address members’ needs, advocating effectively in all ASEAN markets, and backing each other up when we need to surge to cover major business missions.

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.