US–ASEAN Strategic
Business Forum

By invitation only

As global supply chains and trade relationships recalibrate, this session will decode how U.S. economic strategy toward ASEAN is evolving in practice. From tariff realignments and trade enforcement to the future of frameworks like DEFA, the discussion will unpack how Washington is balancing competitiveness, resilience, and geopolitical priorities and what that means for companies operating across Southeast Asia.

This conversation will examine how the U.S. is shaping the rules of the road for emerging technologies globally, particularly through export controls, outbound investment screening, and AI governance frameworks. With measures such as advanced semiconductor restrictions and evolving AI export policies, panelists will explore how these tools are being applied in Asia and how companies can navigate a landscape where innovation, national security, and market access are increasingly intertwined.

As the U.S. positions itself as both a clean energy leader and a major energy exporter, this session will decode the dual-track strategy shaping the region. From LNG exports and critical minerals supply chains to civil nuclear cooperation under 123 agreements and clean energy financing, the discussion will explore how U.S. policy is advancing energy security while accelerating transition and how ASEAN markets fit into that equation.

As AI reshapes every industry, economic competitiveness increasingly depends on a skills-first approach to workforce development, talent mobility, and technology adoption. This session examines how organizations can move beyond traditional job-based models to skills-based strategies that unlock opportunity for people and productivity for business. Panelists will explore how policy trends around AI leadership, immigration, digital skills investment, and reshoring are reshaping labor markets, and how companies are using skills intelligence to respond. They will also discuss how these changes are unfolding in ASEAN, where employers must balance local workforce needs with global innovation goals, build more equitable and transparent talent marketplaces, and create continuous learning cultures that prepare workers for the future of work.

As financial systems digitize, the U.S. is actively shaping global standards around transparency, security, and cross-border flows. From digital asset regulation and tokenization to payment system interoperability and AML enforcement, this session will decode how emerging frameworks, including legislative efforts in the U.S. are influencing the governance of digital finance. The discussion will explore how these policies are being interpreted and applied in ASEAN markets, and how trust is being built or challenged amid rapid technological change and geopolitical fragmentation.

Against a backdrop of evolving U.S. trade, industrial, and supply chain policies, how can the United States and ASEAN work together to build more resilient, secure, and accessible healthcare systems? This discussion will explore the future of healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceutical and medical supply chains, public-private partnerships, and the role of emerging technologies in advancing regional health security and economic competitiveness.

Networking reception in EDITION Hotel Foyer