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Luncheon with Sec. Gazmin
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/SecGazmin.jpgOn May 2, 2012, the Council hosted a roundtable discussion with Philippine National Defense Secretary, Hon. Voltaire T. Gazmin (above, center). It was an opportunity to exchange views, the 2 + 2 meetings and the US-Philippine defense relationship, defense priorities and the role ASEAN plays in the South China Sea. Generously supported by the Boeing Company, Sikorsky, Peregrine and Chevron.
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Luncheon with Secs. Purisima and Paderanga
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/SecPurisima.jpgOn April 19, 2012, the US-ASEAN Business Council hosted a luncheon dialogue in honor of Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima (above, center) and NEDA Secretary Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr. Discussion topics included regional economic integration, fiscal policy and capital markets development. This occasion was generously sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, Peregrine, Chevron, Citi and Oracle.
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Meeting with Ambassador Todd, Apr 17
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/AmbTodd.jpgThe Council organized a members briefing with the recently confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, William Todd, on April 17th. Members were able to brief Ambassador Todd prior to his departure for post.
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ASEAN Finance Ministers Meeting, Mar 30
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/AFMM.jpgThe Council's Financial Services Working Group, comprised of 8 member companies, held its annual mission to the 16th ASEAN Finance Ministers' Meeting on March 29-30, 2012. The delegation, co-led by Juan Andrade of ACE Group, Chair of the Council's Working Group, discussed ways to support the continuing evolution of ASEAN's policy structure to strengthen the process of regional financial integration and market development.
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Cambodia Business Mission, Mar 19-20
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/CambodiaMission.jpgThe Council held its annual Business Mission to Cambodia where the delegation met with Deputy Prime Minister Sok An (second from left, middle row) and other key Cabinet officials. The delegation was co-led by Chair of Cambodia Committee Bill Lafferrandre of ConocoPhillips, and consisted of 11 companies.
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Thailand Business Mission, Mar 12-13
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/ThaiMission.jpgThe Council held its annual Business Mission to Thailand where the delegation met with Prime Minister Yingluck (center) and other key Cabinet officials. The delegation was co-led by Chair of Thailand Committee Laura Hudson of Chevron, and consisted of 34 companies.
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Discussion with Mayor Braganza, Mar 5
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/Braganza.jpgThe Council hosted a members' roundtable in Washington, D.C, with the Secretary General of the League of Cities of the Philippines, Hon. Hernani Braganza (center left). The meeting discussed economic reform and the development of cities in the Philippines. Sir Braganza is also the current Mayor of Alaminos, Pangasinan.
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Roundtable with DPM Vu Van Ninh, Feb 10
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/VuVanNinh.jpgThe Council organized a roundtable discussion with Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Vu Van Ninh on February 10th. DPM Ninh gave remarks on the political and economic aspects of the U.S. - Vietnam relationship, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The discussion was generously hosted by GE.
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Indonesia Business Mission, Feb 6-9
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/IndoMission.jpgThe Council held its annual Business Mission to Indonesia, where among others, met with Vice President Boediono (2nd from left) who was accompanied by Minister of Industry M.S. Hidayat (2nd from right). The delegation was co-led by Chair of Indonesia Committee Clay Thompson of Caterpillar, and consisted of 27 companies.
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Philippines Investment Roadshow, Jan 25
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/RP-Investment-Roadshow.jpgThe USABC and the Philippine Embassy organized an Investment Roadshow Forum in Washington D.C. The well attended forum consisted of mini presentations on the Philippine economy and leading sectors such as infrastructure, mining and the human resources followed by a moderated group discussion.
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Farewell Luncheon For Ambassador JJ, Jan 11
TinySlideshow/photos/2012/JJ-Farewell.jpgThe Council hosted H.E. Ambassador Dato' Sri Dr. Jamaluddin Jarjis (JJ) for a farewell lunch to honor his service as the Malaysian Ambassador to the US as well as to commemorate his decade-long friendship and support for the Council's enduring engagement with the Government of Malaysia. (From left) Marc Mealy, Council Vice President for Policy, presents a parting gift to Ambassador Jamaluddin Jarjis.
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Meeting with Senator Koko Pimentel, Dec 14
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/Koko.jpgCouncil members had the opportunity to meet Senator Koko Pimentel, in Manila, to discuss electoral reform and receive updates on pending legislation. Left to Right - Dennis Wright of Peregrine, Senator Pimentel, JB Baylon of the Coca-Cola Company (moderator).
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Meeting with H.E. Anudith Nakornthap, Dec 8
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/TELSOM-Anudith.jpgThe Council's ICT Working Group had the honor of meeting H.E. Anudith Nakornthap (above, left), Thai Minister of ICT, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Telecoomunications & IT Ministers (TELMIN) meetings on December 8 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
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Meeting with Commissioner Biazon, Nov 21
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/CommBiazon.jpgCouncil members had the privilege of meeting the new Customs Commissioner, Ruffy Biazon, in Manila, to discuss the Commissioner's plans to tackle tariffs/trade facilitation issues under his leadership. The discussion was moderated by JB Baylon, Chair, US-Philippines Business Committee and Vice President, Public Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company Philippines
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APEC 2011, Hawaii
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/APEC2011-Alex-Kong.jpgCouncil President Alexander Feldman led a U.S. private sector dialogue with, among other Senior Southeast Asian Officials, H.E. Kong Vibol, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia on behalf of the U.S. APEC Business Coalition at the APEC CEO Summit held in Honolulu, Hawaii from November 10-13.
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Meeting with H.E. Yingluck Shinawatra, Oct 26
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/Alex-PMYingluck.jpgCouncil President Alexander Feldman and the Council's US-Thailand Committee leadership met with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney, to offer the support of the Council and its member companies.
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ASEAN ICT Dialogue, Oct 24-25
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/ASEAN-ICT-Dialogue.jpgThe Council's ICT Working Group, in close cooperation with the Philippines Department of Science & Technology - ICT Office, and Business Software Alliance, held its first ASEAN ICT Dialogue, to discuss on ways how the private sector can help ASEAN achieved its ICT Master Plan 2015. More information on the event can be found here.
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Meeting with H.E. Agus Martowardojo, Sep 26
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/Agus.jpgThe Council met with Minister Agus Martowardojo, Finance Minister of Indonesia (2nd from right) and his delegation at a roundtable discussion with Council members in Washington.
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Meeting with H.E. Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/Thirachai.jpgThe Council met with Thai Finance Minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala of the Ministry of Finance (2nd from right) and his delegation at a roundtable discussion with Council members in Washington on Sep 22nd.
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Meeting with President Aquino, Sep 19
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/Aquino-UNGA.jpgThe US-ASEAN Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a senior executive meeting with President Aquino and members of cabinet in New York City. The discussion was generously sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, the Chair of the US-ASEAN Business Council and the Council's US-Philippine Business Committee. Above: President Aquino with Glenn Jordan, President for Pacific Group, The Coca-Cola Company.
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2011 Business Mission to Vietnam, Sep 6-8
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/PresSang.jpgThe US-ASEAN Business Council conducted the largest Business Mission in its history. Senior Executives of 41 leading U.S. companies gathered together to meet government ministers and officials and explore creating and furthering partnerships in Vietnam. Above: Chair of our US-Vietnam Business Committee Stu Dean of GE (3rd from right) with President Truong Tan Sang (2nd from left) and U.S. Ambassador David Shear (center).
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2011 Business Mission to Cambodia, Sep 1-2
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/CambodiaMission.jpgThe Council concluded its largest two-day Business Mission to Phnom Penh, with 11 companies. The delegation was co-led by Frances Zwenig of the Council and Daisy Liu of ConocoPhillips, the Chair of the Council's Cambodia Committee and met with Prime Minister Hun Sen (above, 4th from right) and other cabinet members.
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Meeting with Assistant USTR Barbara Weisel
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/BarbaraWeisel.jpgMs. Barbara Weisel, the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Southeast Asia (center, right) and Mr. Karl Ehlers (center, left), Director Southeast Asia and the Pacific, met with Council members on August 26, 2011 to provide updates on the upcoming Philippine TIFA, the Partnership for Growth (PFG)/TPP technical assistance program and the WTO ruling on distilled spirits.
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Briefing with Consul General An Le
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/An-Le.jpgOn August 25th, the US-ASEAN Business Council met with the Consul General An T. Le (center), U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City. The meeting was an excellent opportunity for members to receive an update on An Le's activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Meeting with Asian Development Bank
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/ADB.jpgOn August 18, 2011, the Secretary of the ADB, Mr. Robert Dawson (left) and the North America Resident Director General, Mr. Alessandro A. Pio (right) met with Council members to provide an overview of the 2012 ADB Annual Meeting in Manila, Philippines.
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Meeting with Ambassador David Shear
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/AmbShear.jpgRecently confirmed Ambassador to Vietnam David B. Shear (left) graciously agreed to meet with Council members prior to leaving for post, providing an excellent occasion for members to brief him on company interests, goals, and priorities in Vietnam. It was also an opportunity to begin constructing messaging in preparation for the Council's annual Business Mission to Vietnam taking place on September 6-8, 2011.
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Meeting with Ambassador Harry Thomas
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/AmbThomas2.jpgU.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry K. Thomas Jr. (left standing), met with Council members on August 10, 2011 in DC to provide updates on US-Philippine relations and insight as to how to improve the bilateral relationship. Notes from the roundtable can be found on the Philippines page of the Members' Only website.
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2011 Business Mission to Brunei
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/BruneiMission.jpgU.S. Ambassador to Brunei Daniel Shields hosted the Council delegation at his Official Residence in Bandar Seri Begawan along with Vincent Cheong, CEO of the Brunei Economic Development Board. The Mission was led by Bill Lafferrandre of ConocoPhillips and Alex Feldman of the Council.
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Lunch in honor of Ambassador Cuisia
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/AmbCuisia.jpgThe Council hosted Ambassador Jose Cuisia, Jr of the Philippines, who just presented his credentials to President Obama on July 8th for his welcome luncheon in Washington on July 11th. Prior to the Luncheon, Council members Coca-Cola Company, Peregrine, Citi and Chevron held a roundtable discussion with Ambassador Cuisia.
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Lunch in honor of Ambassador Cuong
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/AmbCuong.jpgOn June 29th, the US-ASEAN Business Council hosted a welcome luncheon in honor of H.E. Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States. Ambassador Cuong gave kind remarks about the future of the U.S.-Vietnam business relationship.
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Meeting with IP Office Philippines
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/IPO-RP.jpgThe Council held a roundtable discussion with Senior Officials from the Intelectual Property Office of the Philippines, led by Mr. Andrew Ong, Deputy Director General, Operations, IP Policies & International Relations (above, 2nd from left).
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Lunch with Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin
TinySlideshow/photos/2011/Muhyiddin.jpgThe Council hosted a business dialogue on June 28, sponsored by Intel and Qualcomm, with Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin Yassin. Tan Sri Muhyiddin was in Washington to lead Malaysia's delegation with BiotechCorp to the 2011 BIO International Convention. Photo Credit: Bernama
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