| October 4 | Washington, DC | 2005 Planning Session for Malayasia Please join Michael Gadbaw, Chairman US-Malaysia Business Council's and Lucas Ventino, Vice Chairman, for this special strategy session to discuss the priorities and objectives for 2005. Direct member input in this planning process is important and we encourage your participation in this session. In addition to the 2005 workplan, the discussion will also address the upcoming business mission to Malaysia, December 2-4, 2004 | Marc Mealy US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC Tel: 202.416.6707 Fax: 202.289.0519 mmealy@usasean.org |
| October 4 | Washington, DC | Meeting with H.E. Boediono Minister for Finance, Government of Indonesia Indonesia's widely respected Minister for Finance has agreed to meet with the members of the US-Indonesia Business Council to discuss the current state of Indonesia's economy, macro and micro economic challenges it faces and possible priorities for the new administration. Minister Boediono is one of Indonesia's most talented ministers and is credited with getting the Indonesian economy back on track by successfully graduating Indonesia from the IMF program and maintaining tight monetary policies. Minister Boediono is rumored to be among the top choices for President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's cabinet. Don't miss this opportunity to review Indonesia's economic record during the Megawati administration and hear what challenges lie ahead for Indonesia in the coming year under new leadership. | John Phipps US-ASEAN Business Council Tel: 202.416.6711 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphipps@usasean.org |
| October 5 | Indonesia | Announcement of New President & Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Indonesian Elections | Johh Phipps or David Hutagalung US ASEAN Business Council Tel: 202.416.6711 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphipps@usasean.org |
| October 5-7 | Ben Day (Feast of the Ancestors) Holiday (Cambodia) | ||
| October 5 | Washington, DC | Breakfast Meeting with H.E. Bilahari Kausikan, 2nd Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Singapore This off the record session will cover the latest developments in Singapore related to foreign policy issues, changes in Singapore's Government following Lee Hsien Loong's accession to Prime Minister, and foreign policy priorities for the new Government. The meeting also provides members preparing to participate in our Business Mission to Singapore from November 1-3, 2004 with an excellent opportunity to review the state of affairs in Singapore and issues confronting its new leadership. Amb. Kausikan is well known to the Council membership. His extensive knowledge of foreign affairs and his frank speaking style have always been highly appreciated. He served previously as Singapore's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and perhaps may be a candidate to become the next Singapore Ambassador to the United States. | John Phipps US-ASEAN Business Council Tel: 202.416.6711 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphipps@usasean.org |
| October 5 | Singapore | Briefing on ASEAN Healthcare Integration with David S S Chin Director General, Ministry of Trade & Industry for Singapore. David Chin will update members on the progress made on ASEAN Healthcare Integration as one of the “fast track” sectors chaired by Singapore following the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) meeting in Jakarta, as well as the Special Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) later this month. Mr. Chin also wants to get members’ input and suggestions on how the private sector can support implementation of the ASEAN Healthcare Integration “Roadmap”, which will likely be completed and signed at the ASEAN Leaders Summit in Laos in November. | Fauzia Sheh US-ASEAN Business Council Singapore Tel: 65.6339.8885 Fax: 65.6339.1982 fsheh@usasean.org |
| October 6 | Washington DC | Annual ASEAN Ambassadors' Cup Golf Tournament | Martin Hutagalung US-ASEAN Business Council Tel: 202.416.6710 Fax: 202.289.0519 mhutagalung@usasean.org |
| October 6 | Washington, DC | Meeting with Jonathon McHale, Negotiator for Telecom & E-Commerce, US-Thailand FTA. Jonathan McHale has agreed to meet with members of the US-Thailand FTA Business Coalition to continue our dialogue with him on key issues of concern for US companies in the Telecom and E-Commerce chapter of the Agreement | Jenny Phan US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC Tel: 202.416.6720 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphan@usasean.org, coalition@usthaifta.org |
| October 4-7 | Yangon, Myanmar | 26th ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Meeting (AMAF) The US ASEAN Business Council's Food & Agriculture Committee will lead a delegation to meet with the ASEAN Agriculture Ministers during their annual dialogue. The Council's delegation will be participating as the only US representatives at the summit. The meeting will provide Committee members with an opportunity to discuss trade and investment issues with all ten ASEAN agriculture ministers. | Chris Fedderson US-ASEAN Business Council Tel: 202.416.6719 Fax: 202.289.0519 cfedderson@usasean.org |
| October 7 | Washington, DC | Meeting with Mr. Jemal-ud-din Kassum, Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific region at the World Bank. Mr. Jemal-u-din Kassum will brief members on the recently released "World Development Report 2005", which highlights opportunities for governments to improve their investment climates by expanding the opportunities and incentives for firms of all types to invest productively, create jobs, and expand business. | Martin Hutagalung US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC Tel: 202.416.6710 Fax: 202.289.0519 mhutagalung@usasean.org |
| October 11 | Columbus Day Holiday (US) | ||
| October 11-17 | Southeast Asia | Defense & Security Business Mission to Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore The purpose of the mission is to position members as an industry group with opportunities to engage senior Malaysian, Thai and Singaporean defense and security policy makers to broaden channels of trusted communication and deepen working relationships. The mission will help members to explore current and future business opportunities in each market, promote the US private sector as a strategic defense and security partner in the region, and help build "brand" recognition of the Council's Defense and Security Working Group in ASEAN as an industry grouping of US companies possessing a range of world class defense and security related products, services and resources | Marc Mealy US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC Tel: 202.416.6707 Fax: 202.289.0519 mmealy@usasean.org |
| October 13 | Washington, DC | Meeting with Senator Kraisak Choonhavan, Chairman Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Royal Kingdom of Thailand Senator Kraisak and his delegation of eleven Senators have rescheduled his visit, and will now be in the United States during the second week of October. | Jenny Phan US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC Tel: 202.416.6720 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphann@usasean.org |
| October 13 | Washington, DC | Welcome Reception in honor of Ambassador Kasit Piromya of Thailand Join Senator Max Baucus and Senator Gordon Smith at a reception to welcome Ambasador Kasit. Hosted by General Electric Consumer Finance | Kelly Eaton General Electric Washington, DC Tel: 202.637.4134 kelly.eaton@ge.com |
| October 15 | Start of Ramadhan Holiday (Brunei) | ||
| October 18 | Washington, DC | Meeting with The Honorable Lynn Pascoe, US Ambassador (designate) to Indonesia Ambassador Pascoe's confirmation hearing was just held by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Friday, September 10, 2004. The meeting will be an excellent opportunity for our members to hear directly from Ambassador Pascoe concerning his views regarding the US-Indonesia relationship, and expectations and challenges he sees ahead for its new Government. In addition, this is a good time to brief the Ambassador about your company's interest and concerns before he goes out to post. | John Phipps US-ASEAN Business Washington, DC Tel: 202.416.6711 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphipps@usasean.org |
| October 18 | Singapore | Reception for The Honorable Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Governor of the State of Maryland The Governor is leading a mission to explore business opportunities for Maryland companies in two of Asia’s most dynamic markets – Singapore and China. This is the first visit ever by a Maryland governor to Singapore. Governor Ehrlich is confirmed to meet with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo and Trade & Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang, among others. This dinner event is the only interaction he will have with the international business community. Sponsorship Opportunities Available | Elizabeth Hernandez US-ASEAN Business Council Singapore Tel: 65.6339.8885 Fax: 65.6339.1982 ehernandez@usasean.org |
| October 18-19 | Singapore | The Honorable Robert Ehrlich, Governor of Maryland, Trip to Asia Governor Ehrlich and Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development is visiting China and Singapore on the Governor's Asia Mission 2004. The focus of the mission is to tap into commercial opportunities for Maryland companies. Singapore is the "Gateway to Southeast Asia," with a stable, business-friendly government, a well-developed and advanced economy and a diverse, highly educated community of five million people. For more information click here. | Elizabeth Hernandez US-ASEAN Business Council Singapore Tel: 65.6339.8885 Fax: 65.6339.1982 ehernandez@usasean.org |
| October 20 | Indonesia | Inauguration of 2004-2009 President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Indonesian Elections | John Phipps & David Hutagalung US ASEAN Business Council Jakarta Tel: 202.416.6711 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphipps@usasean.org & dhutagalung@usasean.org |
| October 22 | Singapore | Briefing with Frances A. Zwenig, Senior Director, Thailand Affairs, US-ASEAN Business Council As the lead Council expert on US-Thailand relations, Ms. Zwenig has agreed to brief members of the Council on the US-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as well as the activities of the US-Thai FTA Business Coalition. | Budi Santoso US-ASEAN Business Council Singapore Tel: 65.6339.8885 Fax: 65.6339.1982 budi@usasean.org |
| October 22 | Singapore | Briefing with Frances A. Zwenig, Senior Director, Cambodia Affairs, US-ASEAN Business Council Frances Zwenig will discuss with members of the Council the details related to the Cambodia Symposium co-sponsored by World Bank Group, Global Fairness Initiative (headed by President Bill Clinton) and the US-ASEAN Business Council now scheduled for the last week of February, 2005. Cambodia is embarking on a very ambitious program of political and economic reforms. The Council is supportive of these reforms and we see this symposium as a way for Cambodia to show itself to present and potential investors. | Budi Santoso US-ASEAN Business Council Singapore Tel: 65.6339.8885 Fax: 65.6339.1982 budi@usasean.org |
| October 23 | Chulalongkorn Day Holiday (Thailand). The following Monday will be a holiday | ||
| October 25 | Washington, DC | Meeting with Dorothy Dwoskin Assistant USTR & Chief WTO Negotiator, WTO & Multilateral Affairs Elena Bryan, Director, Southeast Asia and Pacific Affairs and Gregory N. Hicks, Director of Trade Policy Reviews The next round of US-Vietnam bilateral WTO negotiations is scheduled to take place in the middle of October. Ms. Dwoskin, Ms. Bryan, and Mr. Hicks, members of the USTR negotiating team working with Vietnam on WTO accession, have agreed to meet with members of the Council to discuss the progress made during the mid-October meetings.Organized by the US-Vietnam Business Council, in conjunction with the US-Vietnam Trade Council. | Jenny Phan US-ASEAN Business council Tel: 202.416.6720 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphan@usasean.org |
| October 29 | Washington, DC | Meeting with Dorothy Dwoskin, Assistant USTR & Chief WTO Negotiator, WTO & Multilateral Affairs, and members of the USTR Vietnam WTO Negotiating Team The latest round of US-Vietnam bilateral WTO negotiations will be completed on October 28th. The US-ASEAN Business Council has scheduled a meeting with Dorothy Dwoskin and members of the USTR Vietnam WTO Negotiating Team immediately following the negotiations in order to discuss the outcome of the talks. | Jenny Phan US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC Tel: 202.416.6720 Fax: 202.289.0519 jphan@usasean.org |
| October 30 | King's Birthday Holiday (Cambodia). The following Monday will be a holiday |