Considering recent developments in Southeast Asia and the United States, including new administrations in Indonesia and Thailand, government restructuring in Vietnam, and the change in party control of Congress, the US-ASEAN Business Council looks to convene congressional staff and private sector stakeholders to discuss key concerns. This event will serve as a platform to explore the evolving landscape of U.S.-ASEAN relations and identify opportunities for collaboration to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security partnerships across the region.

The US-ASEAN Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are pleased to co-host a Business Roundtable with Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General, Board of Investment of Thailand, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, during his visit to Washington, D.C. This exclusive roundtable provides a unique opportunity for members to engage directly with Secretary General Narit and accompanying senior officials on Thailand’s digital economy, investment landscape, and trade priorities in 2025. The roundtable will serve as a platform for members to share their priorities in the Thai market, discuss challenges and opportunities for investments, and strengthen commercial ties between Thailand and the United States.Please contact Pimploy Vivatanapaiboonlap (pimploy@usasean.org) for additional information.

The Board of Directors, members, and staff of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) extend their deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar for the significant loss of life and property caused by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Central Myanmar on March 28. The earthquake’s impact was also felt in other ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.