Hanoi Hosts AmChams of Asia Pacific Business Summit to Expand US-Asia Trade and Investment in the Region

Coinciding with the start of President Biden’s first visit to Asia, AmCham leaders from around the region gathered in Hanoi on May 20 to discuss the critical issues facing American business in the Asia Pacific region.

Almost 100 government officials, private sector executives, and industry-focused thought leaders from over a dozen countries participated in the AmChams of Asia Pacific 2022 Business Summit. A number of high-level private sector representatives addressed the group including Sir Michael A. Arthur, President of Boeing International, and Charles Freeman, Senior Vice President for Asia at the US Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the Business Summit featured prominent virtual speakers including United States Under Secretary of Commerce Marisa Lago, Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink, former US Trade Representative Michael Froman, and more.

Speakers and panel participants discussed a wide range of issues, including outcomes from the recent US-ASEAN Summit and President Biden’s first visit to Asia this week.

Click on the links below to view the agenda, photos and video clips from the Business Summit.

Agenda
Photo Album
Full Summit Video
Opening Session Video
Panel Discussion Video: Opportunities and Challenges of Navigating US-China Tensions
Panel Discussion Video: Infrastructure Development, Energy Transition & Climate Change Mitigation
Panel Discussion Video: Working in Partnership to Drive Innovation & Creativity
Panel Discussion Video: Time is of the Essence: Pathways to Enhance Fair & Resilient Trade
Panel Discussion Video: Promoting Exports & Market Access: Insights from US Commercial Service Officers
Panel Discussion Video: Overview of the AAP Washington Doorknock
Fireside Chat Video: Sir Michael A. Arthur, President, Boeing International