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

From October 23-25, the US-ASEAN Business Council led a delegation of 7 U.S. companies on its Business Mission to the 19^th ASEAN TELMIN. In addition to conducting bilateral meetings with ASEAN Ministers and participating in a consultation between the ASEAN Telecommunications and IT Senior Officials and the U.S. Government, the US-ABC also hosted a plenary luncheon with the ASEAN TELMIN on October 25. The Mission was co-led by the Chair of the Council’s ICT Committee, Naveen Menon, President, ASEAN for Cisco Systems; Alexander C. Feldman, President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council; and Ambassador Michael Michalak, Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director of the US-ASEAN Business Council.

On October 7, the US-ASEAN Business Council was pleased to host a welcome luncheon in honor of H.E. Thani Thongphakdi, the Appointed Ambassador of Thailand to the United States. The luncheon was generously sponsored by Chevron, Bayer, Marriott International, Philip Morris International, Tyson Foods, Abbott, AIG, Cheniere Energy, Eli Lilly, and Ford.

On September 26, the US-ABC and U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion with H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly in New York. The occasion marked Prime Minister Mahathir's second engagement with the US-ABC and U.S. Chamber of Commerce around the UNGA since his reelection last year. Discussion centered on the Malaysian government’s focus on strengthening’s the country’s economic fundamentals, increasing productivity and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.

On September 25, the US-ASEAN Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce were pleased to host His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.), Prime Minister of Thailand on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly in New York on September 25. The occasion marked Prime Minister Prayut's first visit to the United States since being re-elected during Thailand’s March 2019 elections, the country’s first elections in eight years. The reception in Prime Minister Prayut’s honor was generously sponsored by Chevron, Philip Morris International, Pepsico and Pfizer.

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).

On August 23, the Council hosted the 3rd and final ASEAN-U.S. Digital Policy Consultative Forum (DPCF) of 2019, held alongside the 2nd ASEAN Telecommunications and Information Technology Senior Officials and ASEAN Telecommunications Regulators’ Council (TELSOM-ATRC) Leaders’ Retreat in Bangkok.