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2019 Indonesia Business Mission, December 3-5

On December 3-5, The US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) brought a delegation of 46 American companies, the largest delegation to Indonesia since the US-ABC was founded in 1984 and tying the record for the largest delegation to any country, to meet President Joko Widodo and representatives of his new cabinet during its 2019 Indonesia Business Mission. The almost 100 executives participated in the three-day mission met with key Government leaders across 19 agencies including Governor of Jakarta. The Council also hosted a reception with The U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Ambassador Joseph R. Donovan Jr. President and CEO US-ABC, Alexander C. Feldman co-led the mission with US-ABC Indonesia Committee Chair LV Vaidyanathan, President Director, PT. Procter & Gamble Home Products Indonesia; US-ABC Indonesia Committee incoming Chair, Batara Sianturi, Chief Executive Officer of Citi Indonesia; and USABC Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director Ambassador Michael W. Michalak

Registry Open for Euromoney’s Indonesia Financing and Investment Forum 2019, November 20, 2019

Euromoney’s Indonesia Financing and Investment Forum 2019 returns to Jakarta on 20 November. Over 500 regional and global business leaders, investors, multi-national corporates, government officials and policy makers will be in attendance this November to explore the opportunities and discuss the economic outlook and investment trends in 2020. Attendance is free* for corporates and investors. Register now to save your place or send your details to rsvp@euromoneyasia.com.

“Indonesia Innovation Series: Empowering Innovation, Creativity and Upskilling Talent for National Development“, August 26

The US-ASEAN Business Council held its inaugural Indonesia Innovation Series in conjunction with the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education’s National Technology Awakening Day (HAKTEKNAS) in the Auditorium of Bali Governor’s Office. During the event, US-ABC member companies showcase their innovative programs and initiatives aiming to improve national development. From left to right: Ms. Kim Yaeger (Director of Maritime Southeast Asia, US-ASEAN Business Council), Mr. Wilson Andrew (Head of Government Affairs, JUUL Labs), Mr. Eddy Satriya, MA. (Deputy Assistant for ICT and Utilities, Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs), Mr. I Wayan Suarjana, SE, MT (Deputy Governor for General Administration, Bali Province Secretariat), Dr. Ir. Jumain Appe (Director General of Innovation, Ministry of Research and Higher Education), Ambassador Michael W. Michalak (Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director, US-ASEAN Business Council), Ms. Nada Marsudi (Head of Bureau, Cooperation and Public Communication, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education), Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Wyasa Putra (Deputy Rector, Udayana University), Ms. Tias Gatra Annisa (Regulatory Affairs, RRP Manager, Philip Morris International), Choo Pin Ang (Senior Director for Government and Corporate Affairs, Expedia Group), Nies Purwati (Director, Government Affairs, Southeast Asia, Qualcomm), Mr. Fritz Winata (Director of Market Development and Business Solutions, Visa), Mr. Landry Haryo Subianto (Chief Country Representative, US-ASEAN Business Council) and Mr. Angga Antagia (Country Representative, US-ASEAN Business Council).

Welcome Luncheon in Honor of H.E. Mahendra Siregar, Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S.

On April 18, the Council hosted a welcome luncheon for the new Indonesian Ambassador, H.E. Mahendra Siregar. We look forward to working with Ambassador Siregar to continue to strengthen US-Indonesia ties and maintain engagement on trade and investment issues.

Farewell luncheon for H.E. Ambassador Budi Bowoleksono, February 12

On February 12, 2019, the Council hosted a farewell luncheon for H.E. Ambassador Budi Bowoleksono before his return to Indonesia after five years of service in Washington, DC. Ambassador Bowoleksono has made tremendous progress in promoting U.S.-Indonesia relations and it has been our pleasure working with Ambassador Bowoleksono in Washington.

Indonesia’s Journey Forward Business Roundtable and Gala Dinner in Bali

On October 10th, the Council co-hosted a business roundtable and gala dinner on the sidelines of the 2018 World Bank-IMF Fall Meetings in Bali. The Council moderated the business roundtable with Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Natural Resources and the Environment Luhut Panjaitan and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati, which was followed by a gala dinner featuring a speech by Vice President Jusuf Kala and attended by Ministers Luhut, Sri Mulyani as well as Central Bank Governor Perry Warjiyo and Chairman of BKPM Tom Lembong.

Roundtable with H.E. Ignasius Jonan, Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, June 26

The US-ASEAN Business Council hosted H.E. Ignasius Jonan, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia, for a roundtable with member company representatives on June 26. Minister Jonan was in Washington, DC for the World Gas Conference, for which he was a keynote speaker. Ms. Elizabeth Dugan, Vice President - Operations at the Council, led the roundtable, which included representatives from the Council's Energy and Indonesia Committees.

2018 Indonesia Business Mission, March 13-15

The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Indonesia President Joko Widodo during its Annual Indonesia Business Mission on March 13 at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The delegation of 41 US companies was co-led by Alexander C. Feldman, President & CEO of the Council, Ambassador Michael W. Michalak, Council's Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director, and the Chair of the Council's Indonesia Committee Madhusudan Gopalan, President Director of P&G Indonesia.