As ASEAN grows to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030, it is experiencing a demographic shift to a younger population, an expanding middle class and rapid adoption of cutting-edge technology. The UK-ASEAN Business Council is perfectly positioned to be your partner in this growing ASEAN opportunity.
The UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) is an independent partner to UK and ASEAN governments, linking the UK private sector, the UK government and the public and private sectors of ASEAN, facilitating dialogue on policy and shared global challenges to grow two-way trade and investment between the UK and ASEAN.
As a formal member of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council’s Joint Business Council, the UKABC is an active partner in key issues facing the region and is the official representative of UK business in the annual ASEAN Economic Ministers – UK Consultative Meeting.
Through its network and strength of partnerships, UKABC facilitates the hosting of roundtables for senior ASEAN visitors including the Secretary-General of ASEAN in London and an annual UK-ASEAN Business Forum with ASEAN and UK Ministers. This deep relationship with business also enables UKABC to lead a business delegation to the annual ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.
Recent Event Highlights
Through its network and strength of partnerships, UKABC facilitates the hosting of roundtables for senior ASEAN visitors including the Secretary-General of ASEAN in London and an annual UK-ASEAN Business Forum with ASEAN and UK Ministers. This deep relationship with business also enables UKABC to lead a business delegation to the annual ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.
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UKABC congratulates its Partner, Times Higher Education, on their prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category
This award acknowledges the global growth THE has demonstrated as it expands its footprint as a leading higher education business working with universities, organisations and governments around the world.
UKABC CEO Reflects on a Successful and Informative ASEAN Visit
Ian Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer of the UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC), recently returned from a trip to Singapore encouraged by positive insights on the region's economic landscape. In a LinkedIn post, Ian highlighted the talent and dynamism of Singapore and the broader ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region and emphasised UKABC's engagement with key organisations including The ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) to drive economic growth and investment opportunities.
ASEAN and UK Launch £25 Million Economic Integration Programme
The UK Mission to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat launched the ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme (EIP) in Jakarta to foster economic growth in the region.
Highlights from the UK-ASEAN Business Forum 2024
The UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) extends thanks to all participants for their contributions to the success of the recent UK-ASEAN Business Forum. Held on Tuesday 26th March 2024, the event featured insightful discussions on key topics including digital transformation, infrastructure connectivity, green finance, economic integration, people mobility, and climate change resilience.
UK takes major step towards joining Indo-Pacific trade bloc
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Act receives Royal Assent.
Webinars for using the UKCA marking and placing goods on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
A list of upcoming webinars on the UK conformity assessment marking (UKCA) and placing goods on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Using the UKCA marking
The government intends to legislate to continue recognition of EU requirements, including the CE marking, indefinitely for a range of product regulations this spring. This will mean businesses have the flexibility to use either the UKCA or CE marking to sell products in Great Britain (GB).
Singapore becomes second country to ratify UK membership to CPTPP
Singapore has formally ratified the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the second existing member to do so after Japan late last year.
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