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 and a happy Thanksgiving to our friends who celebrate! This month has proven to be a busy one for the Council, not least because of the outcome of the U.S. election. The incoming administration is likely to alter the landscape of international trade, and we look forward to continuing to provide the advocacy, intelligence, and programming that our members need. Even with the uncertainty accompanying a U.S. leadership transition, I’m confident that the American private sector will remain the cornerstone of this country’s ever-strengthening ties with Southeast Asia.

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.

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