About Us

The US-ASEAN Business Council Inc. (Council) was established in 1984 as a non-profit organization. On behalf of its members, the Council conducts research and analysis of economic, environmental, financial, political, and social, conditions in the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam comprise the ten nations of ASEAN.

Greetings from the Council! We’ve had a busy month supporting engagements between member companies and ASEAN governments as both navigate new uncertainties in the international trade landscape. The U.S. administration’s “America First” approach to international trade is prompting Southeast Asian countries to explore creative ways to navigate economic opportunities and challenges. The Government of Malaysia, for instance, has called for a U.S.-ASEAN forum on U.S. trade policy, while also expanding its network of trading partners by deepening economic relations with the EU, China, Russia, and Brazil. Indonesia has also intensified trade negotiations with countries like Peru, Canada, and India.

Our Board is composed of a diverse and balanced group of leaders who possess the independence and expertise necessary to fulfill their governance roles on behalf of the members of the US-ASEAN Business Council. The Council's Corporate Governance Principles and committee charters are aligned with best practices and regulatory expectations, building upon a longstanding foundation of governance principles adhered to by the Council and its antecedents. The Board acknowledges the dynamic nature of governance principles and commits to periodically reassessing these principles in response to evolving circumstances and the unique challenges of fostering US-ASEAN business relations.

Join us at the US-ASEAN Business Council: Where opportunities meet expertise to shape the future of trade and commerce in Southeast Asia.