Health & Life Sciences

Tutoring Workshop on Medical Devices Regulations, August 11, Vietnam

On August 11, the Council organized a workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam for government officials from the Ministry of Health and the Vietnam Social Security agency on best practices and international regulations on medical devices. Industry speakers include representatives from Alcon, BD, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Baxter, Johnson & Johnson, and Carl Zeiss.

Sectoral Briefing on Health & Life Sciences with the U.S. Congressional Caucus on ASEAN, May 23

On May 23, 2018 the Council organized the first of a series of sectoral briefings on Capitol Hill in cooperation with the U.S. Congressional Caucus on ASEAN. The first session was on topics related to the health and life sciences industry.

2018 Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Vietnam, March 29-30

The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Vice Minister of Health Truong Quoc Cuong during its annual Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Vietnam on March 29, 2018. The delegation of 13 companies was co-led by Alexander C. Feldman, President & CEO of the Council; Ambassador Michael W. Michalak, Council Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director; and Co-Chairs of the Council’s Health & Life Sciences Committee Dr. Leslie Mancuso, President & CEO of Jhpiego, and Son Pham, CEO of GE Vietnam.

2018 Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to the Philippines, January 30-31

On January 30-31, the Council organized its second Health & Life Sciences (HLS) Industry Mission to the Philippines, featuring a meeting with the Hon. Francisco Duque III, Secretary of Health. The mission was led by Dr. Leslie Mancuso, President & CEO of Jhpiego and co-Chair of the HLS committee, and Ambassador Michael Michalak, Council Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director.

2017 Brunei Business Mission

The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Minister of Health, Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Zulkarnain bin Haji Hanafi during its business mission to Brunei from October 17-18. The mission allowed the Government of Brunei and representatives of the US private sector to discuss numerous opportunities for growth in Brunei as it continues to improve and develop its healthcare system.

2017 Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Myanmar, August 16-17

On August 16, the Council met with Myanmar Union Minister for Health and Sports H.E. Dr. Myint Htwe during its inaugural Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Myanmar.

2016 Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Indonesia, August 31

The US-ASEAN Business Council led a delegation of 12 companies to engage Indonesian government agencies and key stakeholders during its inaugural Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Indonesia.

2016 Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Vietnam

Vietnam Minister of Health Madame Nguyen Thi Kim Tien addresses the Council delegation during the Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to Vietnam on June 21, 2016 in Hanoi.

MOU Signing Ceremony between Vietnam Ministry of Health of Vietnam and US-ASEAN Business Council, November 23, 2015

A Memorandum of Understanding on Partnerships to Strengthen Health Care in Vietnam between the Vietnamese Ministry of Health and the US-ASEAN Business Council was signed November 23 by Vice Minister of Health Pham Le Tuan and Council Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director Amb. Michael W. Michalak. The signing was witnessed by Vice Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius, Minister of Health Madame Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc.

Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission to the Philippines, July 8, 2015

Members of the Council’s Health & Life Sciences Committee met with Undersecretary of Health Dr. Kenneth Hartigan-Go and other senior Department of Health officials from PhilHealth, the Food and Drug Administration, the Pharmaceutical Division and the Bureau of International Cooperation during the Council’s first Health & Life Sciences Industry Mission.