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(MANILA) A delegation of leading U.S. companies paid a courtesy call on President Aquino today in Malacanang Palace to kick off the US-ASEAN Business Council's 2011 Business Mission to the Philippines. The mission, the Council's first since President Aquino's election, has arrived in Manila excited by the possibilities offered in a reenergized Philippines under new management. Council members, led by Philippines Committee Chair J.B. Baylon of the Coca-Cola Company, Vice Chair Dennis Wright of Peregrine, and Council President Alexander Feldman, are eager to explore partnerships to help build a strong, dynamic Philippines.
China Defense Budget Sparks Regional Arms Race? IN THIS UPDATE: China Defense ASEAN Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Thailand
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The Council will hold a Defense focused discussion with Professor Carlyle Thayer on Monday, March 21st at 3:00 PM. To register or get more information,click here
China Defense
Arms Race in Southeast Asia sparked by China, World Press Review, March 13
Arms sales in Asia; March 3, 2011 IN THIS UPDATE: Asia Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
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The Council will hold a Defense focused discussion with Professor Carlyle Thayer on Monday, March 21st at 3:00 PM. To register or get more information, click here.
Asia
Malaysia ranks 8th in global ICT exports, up 19pct IN THIS UPDATE: Regional Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
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March 2nd, Washington DC: Luncheon in honor of H.E. Monchito Ibrahim, Commissioner of Commission on ICT (CICT), Philippines. For more information, please contact Putri Alam at palam@usasean.orgRegional
ASEAN Concludes TELSOM/TELMIN Meetings IN THIS UPDATE: Regional Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
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March: Business Mission to the Philippines. The Council will hold its 2011 Business Mission in March, with an ICT "mini" mission preceding it. For more information, please contact Marc Mealy at mmealy@usasean.org or Putri Alam at palam@usasean.org.Synopsis
(Washington, DC) US-ASEAN Business Council members met yesterday with Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, continuing a dialogue with Malaysia's leaders on expanding bilateral economic relations. Led by US-ASEAN Business Council President Alexander Feldman and Council Malaysia Committee Chair Joseph Alhadeff of Oracle, members discussed their eagerness to work with Malaysia to support the full implementation of Prime Minister Najib's economic reform agenda and to support the successful conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations.
Council members enthusiastically conveyed their support for the vision outlined by Prime Minister Najib in the New Economic Model and the 10th Malaysia Plan, and urged that the open and transparent process used to gather input from stakeholders in their creation would itself become a pillar of Malaysia's economic policy reform agenda.
Singapore and Thailand Q4 IT Report IN THIS UPDATE: Regional Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
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February 1-3 : Business Mission to the Philippines. The Council will hold its 2011 Business Mission on Feb 1-3, with a possibility of an ICT "mini" mission preceding it. For more information, please contact Marc Mealy at mmealy@usasean.org or Putri Alam at palam@usasean.org.Regional
(Kuala Lumpur)The US-ASEAN Business Council held a gala dinner celebrating the culmination of its 25 th anniversary year of advancing the business relationship between the United States and ASEAN. The Council presented an award honoring Malaysia for its leadership and vision in transforming its economy and creating and strengthening ties between the US and Malaysia, creating innovative programs such as the New Economic Model, and creating a robust environment for economic growth. The event also honored ASEAN “Rising Stars”, outstanding young individuals chosen by Council member companies as representative of those most likely to be vital figures in the future of the U.S.-ASEAN business relationship.
ADMM+8 Meetings Conclude in Hanoi; Oct 15, 2010 IN THIS UPDATE: ADMM Statements ADMM + Issue Two ASEAN Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
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The Council is organizing a small Defense oriented meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Scher on Monday, October 25th. Please contact Anthony Nelson at anelson@usasean.org for more information.
ADMM Official Statements
Asia Needs to Produce More Food with Less Water, October 13 2010
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• Brunei
• Cambodia
• Indonesia
• Laos
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
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APEC’s 1 st Ministerial Meeting on Food Security in Niigata, Japan, October 16 – 17
Food & Agriculture Committee Third Quarterly meeting, Singapore, October 19
32 nd AMAF in Cambodia, October 20 – 26 Asia
Asia Needs to Produce More Food with Less Water - ADB Conference, WBR, Oct 12