AAP Business Summit 2023 / Trade Winds ASEAN

Description AmChams of the Asia Pacific (AAP) is pleased to invite member companies to Bangkok, Thailand for the 2023 AAP Business Summit, held in partnership with Trade Winds ASEAN and the US Commercial Service. This three-day program is an unparalleled opportunity designed to help companies achieve growth and exposure in the Asian markets with exciting conference programing as well as multiple networking opportunities with leading US and multinational companies, senior US commercial diplomats from over 20 Asian countries, regional industry experts and government officials. Participation includes the ability to self-schedule one-on-one networking meetings with other forum attendees.   Please note that the program is subject to change. Please check back here for for updates as speakers are added to the program.   Date: Monday Mar 13, 2023 Wednesday Mar 15, 2023 Venue: Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel Register Here

AAP Door Knock Series 2022 – Aug 23

    The AmCham’s of Asia Pacific (AAP) Door Knock Series returns with Jonathan Martin, National Political Reporter for the New York Times and co-author of the best-selling “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future”. As a follow-in to his in-person meeting with the AAP DC delegation, Jonathan will discuss the current state of play in Washington and the coming midterm elections. While a lot of people are unhappy with the Biden Administration, there is not widespread support a “Trumpist Party,” either.  As such, a political realignment is taking place in American politics. Please consider ordering Jonathan’s book ahead of the session:  https://www.amazon.com/This-Will-Not-Pass-Americas/dp/1982172487 This edition of AAP Door Knock will be held on August 23rd at 0900 (Singapore) via Zoom Register with the individual member’s host AmCham For AmCham Malaysia members, please register here: https://forms.gle/dJJHFqGUfJbdu7vt5

Back to Business: An Update on Travel for Asia-Pacific

As countries worldwide prepare to re-open their economies, international travel is poised to resume. However, in the absence of globally accepted vaccine regulations and passports, would-be travelers need to navigate a complex and rapidly changing patchwork of vaccine, testing and quarantine requirements, specific to each destination. At the same time, tourism industry players face the challenge of restarting in a vastly changed operational environment. Join the AmChams of the Asia Pacific (AAP) for a regional conference on the immediate issues facing international travel. Our three distinguished speakers include: Alfredo Montufar Helu, The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, Beijing will present EIU’s latest vaccination rollout forecasts, and talk about the economic, political and geopolitical implications from growing vaccine inequity across the world. Vinoop Goel, International Air Transport Association (IATA). Covid-19 has had an unprecedented and devastating impact on aviation. IATA will provide an overview of the current state of the airline industry along with an short to longer term outlook. This session will also cover some of the steps taken to restart the industry and key priorities for governments and aviation stakeholders to ensure a recovery to pre-Covid-19 levels. Adh T. Stevens, Second Secretary and Consul, U. S. Embassy Beijing – Up to date information on travel to the USA. Breakout Discussions. After the plenary presentations, participants will be invited to join destination-specific breakout sessions, where there will be the opportunity for networking and interactive discussion about country-specific information. Each breakout session will be led by an AmCham Executive Director and a leading expert in the travel field. Destination rooms include: AmCham China AmCham Guam AmCham Japan AmCham Malaysia AmCham Myanmar AmCham Taiwan ​AMCHAM Thailand AmCham Vietnam Register Here

Penang Dialogue 2021

As the pandemic is being tempered by increasing vaccination rates, Malaysia stands at an inflexion point as a trading nation, to build on past successes or to secede its advantage to competition from neighbours or even further out. Join us for a conversation that will dive deeper into the opportunities that are in front of the country and understand better what investors are looking for to ensure stability and resilience in their supply chains – and how Malaysia can stay ahead and a vital part of global trade. Register today for AmCham Malaysia’s Penang Dialogue 2021 to be held on 21 October 2021. The program this year will be brought to you virtually in consideration of the current COVID-19 SOPs. The Penang Dialogue is the Chamber’s annual signature program that brings together AMCHAM members with key stakeholders from industry, local government, thought leaders and academia to discuss core themes related to doing business in Malaysia, emphasizing Malaysia’s role in the global value chain. AMCHAM is delighted to announce that both H.E. Brian McFeeters, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia and Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang will be joining us this year to deliver keynote addresses in their traditional conversation in the middle of the program. For information about Sponsorship Opportunities at this event, please email Ms Serena Pereira at serena@amcham.com.my. EVENT DETAILS Date: Thursday, 21 October 2021 Time: 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Platform: Web based with access codes provided to all registered participants   REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please note only REGISTERED participants will receive access to the scheduled session. Please check your registered email address for further instructions. Payment for individual tickets must be made 48 hours prior to the scheduled event date. If you are registering on behalf of a colleague, kindly ensure their email address and contact information is correctly captured to ensure they receive all necessary updates. *** For all other event enquiries, please contact AmCham Events at events@amcham.com.my. Register Here