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June 26- A briefing by the East-West center to preview their new website Asia Matters for America (asiamattersforamerica.org). The website includes data on U.S. exports and employment by exports to Asia, Asian ethnicity and foreign-born population in the U.S., and Asian students in the U.S, including their impact on the U.S. economy. This portal will help business representatives, government officials, journalists, academics, and civil society groups track trends and data on the importance of Asia to the U.S. at the state and local level.
June 25- Luncheon honoring H.E. Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Please contact Natalie Obermann at 463-5652 or nobermann@uschamber.com for sponsorship opportunities.
June 24- Dinner in honor of H.E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President Republic of the Philippines. Please contact Natalie Obermann at 463-5652 or nobermann@uschamber.com for sponsorship opportunities.
June 23, 2008- 2008 Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) annual "doorknock". The doorknock is organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in which Assistant Secretary Chris Hill, Ambassador Marciel and Charlie Cook of the " The Cook Political Report " and other senior government officials will brief them on topics related to U.S.-Asia relations. APCAC FULL AGENDA
June 17, 2008-Farewell tea with H.E. Datuck Dr. Rajmah Hussian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to the United States of Amercia.
June 13, 2008 - Discussion with Mr. Siripol Yodmuangchareon Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce Thailand.
June 10, 2008- U.S.-APEC Business Coalition meeting with Amb. Patricia Haslach, U.S. Senior Offical to APEC and Wendy Cutler, Assistant USTR for Japan, Korea and APE, for a briefing on the highlights and outcomes of the recent meeting of APEC Trade Ministers, as well as the second Senior Offical Meeting, both held in Arequipa, Peru.
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The Chamber's Southeast Asia team advocates for open markets, trade and investment opportunities, and a level playing field for American businesses to compete and prosper in Southeast Asia. By engaging Chamber members both in Washington and in Southeast Asia, the recently expanded team encourages economic cooperation between countries in the region and strengthens coordination on issues of strategic importance to U.S. business, including intellectual property protection, free trade agreements, and regional economic integration.
Engaging Chamber Members
The Chamber actively engages member companies, both in Washington and in Southeast Asia, to reflect the heightened priority of the region in business strategies of American companies. The Southeast Asia team provides timely intelligence and analysis for our member companies on policy developments in the region that affect U.S. business. It cooperates with the American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) in Southeast Asia, including regular dialogue with key AmCham leaders and other groups working on the region.
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Luncheon in honor of H.E. Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister Socialist Republic of Vietnam. |
Dinner in honor of H.E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President Republic of the Philippines (center). Secretary Elaine Chou and Frank Wisner, AIG ( left). Matthew Daley, US-ASEAN Business Council and LTG (Ret.) Daniel W. Christman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (right). |
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