Participate in the Canada-ASEAN Business Outlook Survey 2024! 🌏 The CABC, in partnership with Air Canada, is conducting our annual survey to understand Canadian organizations' perspectives on business, trade, and investment in the ASEAN region. Your insights will help shape our strategies and advocacy efforts to foster deeper engagement between Canada and ASEAN. 📊 Why Participate? ﹣Influence CABC's engagement strategies. ﹣Gain exclusive access to survey findings. ﹣Enter a chance to win a free flight from Singapore to Canada, courtesy of Air Canada (T&Cs apply). Take a few minutes to share your views and help us drive Canada-ASEAN business collaboration! For any questions, reach out to the CABC team at [email protected]. #CanadaASEAN #CABCSurvey #CABC
Canada-ASEAN Business Council
International Trade and Development
Building Canada-ASEAN Trade
About us
The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) was established in 2012 by private sector companies in ASEAN, and is the preeminent organization with an ASEAN region-wide mandate to promote and increase trade relations between Canada and ASEAN. In 2024, the CABC was recognized as Canada’s only entity officially associated with ASEAN. The mission of CABC is simple: to to facilitate increased trade and investment in the Canada-ASEAN economic corridor, and to provide our members with concrete commercial opportunities to build and grow their companies. Since it’s founding, the CABC has produced numerous key initiatives to enhance outcomes for Canadian businesses in the region. These include the production of an Opportunities Study for Canadian Companies, and two Surveys of Canadian Business in ASEAN (2013 and 2016) to better understand the obstacles of doing business in ASEAN. CABC has also jointly produced a first-of-its-kind report detailing the specific economic benefits Canada and ASEAN could expect from a free-trade agreement between the regions. CABC hosts sector-specific events, in addition to the Canada-ASEAN Business Forum (held every 18 months). Events are held across ASEAN and Canada on a regular basis, always in response to the specific business needs of our members. CABC membership includes leading Canadian enterprises active in the ASEAN, and is open to companies conducting business or considering doing business between Canada and the ASEAN region. The Council is based in Singapore, and has a representative office in Calgary, Canada. The CABC is a registered not-for-profit Society in Singapore.
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http://www.canasean.com
External link for Canada-ASEAN Business Council
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- ASEAN, business development, Southeast Asia, Canadian exports, Canada, and market access
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Singapore, SG
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Employees at Canada-ASEAN Business Council
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Jan De Silva
Canada Co-Chair, Canada-ASEAN Business Council, Corporate Director, Senior Advisor
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Thi Be Nguyen
Delegate at B20 Indonesia 2022, B20 India 2023, Government, Embassies and Business relations between Canada and Southeast Asia.
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Jamie Read
Founder and CEO @ BriteBirch Collective | Scaling Fast, Working Smart.
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Tegan Watson
Passionate about commercializing and scaling innovations
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As part of the Canada Roadshow stop in Ottawa, CABC President Wayne Farmer and Executive Director in Canada, Thi Be Nguyen, attended key events. Dinner at the Thai Ambassador Residence: H.E. Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, Ambassador of Thailand to Canada, and Mr. Nanthapol Sudbanthad, Director of the Thailand Board of Investment North America, hosted the CABC and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada at the Ambassador’s Residence. Director Nanthapol discussed Thailand’s investment benefits, including strategies for sustainable growth, merit-based incentives, energy conservation, and the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) policy. He highlighted incentives for various industries and introduced the Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) program. Breakfast with ASEAN Diplomats: The next morning, the CABC hosted a breakfast with ASEAN diplomats, where we welcomed The Hon. Clément Gignac, ASC, Sénateur et économiste, Co-Chair of the Canada-ASEAN Interparliamentary Friendship Group; Paul Thoppil, Canada's Indo-Pacific Trade Representative; and Kevin Coon, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Trade of Canada. #CABC #CanadaRoadshow #CABCEvents #CanadaASEAN
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As part of the CABC Canada Roadshow, the CABC hosted a conference on the Indo-Pacific Strategy in Montreal. 🇨🇦 The event started with the CABC's Executive Director in Canada, Thi Be Nguyen, introducing distinguished speakers who covered various topics: ﹣Mr. Wayne Farmer, President of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council, delivered opening remarks and provided updates on CABC activities. ﹣Mr. Weldon Epp, Assistant Deputy Minister (Indo-Pacific), Global Affairs Canada, offered opening remarks and updates on Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. ﹣Mr. Louis Vachon shared his perspective on business diversification, geopolitics, and the importance of cybersecurity in the context of Canada-ASEAN economic relations. ﹣The Honorable Jean Charest presented the opportunities and challenges in the ASEAN region. We were honoured by the presence of The Hon. Clément Gignac, ASC, Sénateur et économiste, Co-Chair of the Canada-ASEAN Interparliamentary Friendship Group, and the L'Hon./Hon. Amina GERBA, M.B.A., C.Q.🇨🇦. Thank you to all the speakers and distinguished guests for making this event a success! We hope to see you again at our next event. Stay connected to hear about our upcoming engagement and activities! #CABC #CABCEvents #CanadaASEAN #CanadaRoadshow
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The CABC, in collaboration with Innovate Calgary, hosted a highly engaging seminar on "Opportunities in Southeast Asia for Startups" at the Life Science Innovation Hub, University of Calgary. Nima Najand, Senior Director of the Innovation Hubs, and Thi Be Nguyen, Executive Director in Canada of the CABC, welcomed guests and set the stage for an insightful panel discussion. The discussion was moderated by James W., CABC Global Markets Advisor & Western Canada Office Representative, and featured esteemed panellists: ﹣Wayne Farmer: President of the CABC ﹣Shane M. Jaffer: Director, International and Intergovernmental Relations at Calgary Economic Development ﹣Michael Grantmyre: Partner, Emerging and High Growth Companies at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP The panellists shared their extensive knowledge and insights on the vast opportunities available in Southeast Asia for startups, highlighting key strategies for successful market entry and growth. A special thank you to Nima Najand and his team at Innovate Calgary and Innovation Hubs for hosting us and making this seminar a success! #CABC #CanadaASEAN #CABCEvents #CABCCanadaRoadShow #InnovateCalgary #Startups #SoutheastAsia #Opportunities #Innovation #CalgaryInnovationHub #UniversityOfCalgary
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The CABC, led by President, Wayne Farmer, and Executive Director in Canada, Thi Be Nguyen, recently engaged in a series of strategic meetings with key organizations to discuss the future of Canada-ASEAN trade and investment. These discussions took place in Calgary during the CABC Canada Roadshow. Key Meetings: 🇨🇦 Canada West Foundation: Focused on the latest developments and opportunities in Canada-ASEAN trade and investment. 🇨🇦 Invest Alberta: Engaged in conversations about attracting investment and fostering economic growth between Canada and ASEAN countries. 🇨🇦 Other Partners and Stakeholders: Explored various initiatives and strategies to strengthen Canada-ASEAN relations. Additionally, the CABC team had a productive meeting with Assistant Deputy Minister Jennifer Jabs to discuss Canada-ASEAN development and explore new opportunities for collaboration. We are excited about the potential these discussions have unlocked and look forward to driving forward our shared agenda for a prosperous Canada-ASEAN partnership. #CABC #CanadaASEAN #CABCEvents #CABCCanadaRoadShow
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The CABC, in collaboration with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Calgary Economic Development, hosted a Networking Reception at OSLER in Calgary on June 13, 2024. This event coincided with the Global Energy Show, providing a prime opportunity for meaningful dialogue and networking. The conversation focused on enhancing economic ties and leveraging mutual strengths to foster growth in the region. We are grateful to OSLER and Calgary Economic Development for their partnership and support in making this event a success and for hosting us at the Osler's satellite office. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the insightful discussions. Together, we are driving forward the agenda for a prosperous Canada-ASEAN partnership. #CABC #CanadaASEAN #CABCEvents #OSLER #CalgaryEconomicDevelopment
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On June 20, His Excellency Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, Ambassador of Thailand to Canada, and Mr. Nanthapol Sudbanthad, Director of the BOI New York Office, hosted the Canada-ASEAN Business Council and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada at the Ambassador’s Residence in Ottawa. The dinner aimed to promote opportunities for Canadian trade and investment and to strengthen trade and economic relations with Thailand.
On June 20, His Excellency Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, Ambassador of Thailand to Canada, and Mr. Nanthapol Sudbanthad, Director of the BOI New York Office, met with the Canada-ASEAN Business Council, and Export Development Canada (EDC) and hosted a working dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence in Ottawa. The purpose of the working dinner was to promote opportunities for Canadian trade and investment and to strengthen trade and economic relations with Thailand. His Excellency Ambassador Kallayana emphasized that Thailand is an ideal location for Canadian businesses and that there are many business opportunities of mutual benefit. Attendees at the dinner included representatives from the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) and Export Development Canada (EDC). The Thai Ambassador introduced Director Nanthapol, who is responsible for helping facilitate the investors and attracting FDI from the U.S. and Canada. The meeting was attended by 11 people from government agencies, financial and private sectors. The representative from the Export Development Canada (EDC) also announced that EDC will be opening a new office in Bangkok next year as part of its global Indo-Pacific expansion strategies. The working dinner opened with remarks from Mr. Wayne Farmer, the President of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council, followed by an introduction from Senator Clement Gignac, the Province Quebec – Kennebec. Senator Gignac expressed appreciation for the event and highlighted ASEAN opportunities for Canadian trade and investment. He also mentioned plans to lead a Canadian delegation to the Philippines and Indonesia at the end of this year and to attend the AsiaClean Energy Summit in Singapore. Director Nanthapol provided the investment benefits and incentives offered by the Thai Government. He discussed Thailand’s new strategies for promoting investment aimed at fostering sustainable growth, and regional development in the region. He highlighted merit based incentives for human resources development, training grants and measures to improve the efficiency of energy conservation, alternative energy utilization, and environmental impact mitigation. He also discussed the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) policy, which targets clean energy use and sustainable growth through science, technology and innovation. Additionally, he presented incentives for the electric vehicle, semiconductor, agriculture, digital, medical and healthcare industries, and introduced the benefits of Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) program to the attendees. Additionally, Director Nanthapol held a meeting with the business alliance Invest in Canada, an agency to foster economic development and investment in Canada. The discussions focused on mutual benefits and collaboration opportunities, including investment ventures, export prospects for Canadian companies, and the exploration of cutting-edge technologies in Canada, for potential investment in Thailand.
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Really enjoyed hearing Vivian Sia from InvestKL (Kuala Lumpur) this morning along with Wayne Farmer from the Canada-ASEAN Business Council and George Monize, Vice President Indo-Pacific from EDC. Malaysia has much to offer as a launch pad for doing business in Southeast Asia. Contact the Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux to learn more!
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Exclusive Opportunity for CABC Members: Join the CABC delegation to the Selangor International Business Summit! We are excited to share an exclusive invitation from Invest Selangor for the upcoming Selangor International Business Summit. This prestigious event features exhibitions, industry-focused conferences, networking sessions, and panel discussions. Aligned with the ASEAN Chair theme set by Lao PDR, SABC 2024 will emphasize the importance of connectivity and resilience in fostering a prosperous future for the region. Selangor aims to not only drive its economic progress but also contribute significantly to the collective growth of ASEAN. 🗓️ Date: July 25-27, 2024 📍 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Exclusively for CABC members, participating delegates who register through the CABC, the following will be covered: ✨ 2 nights accommodation at a designated conference hotel (TBC) ✨ Airport transfers ✨ Tailored exhibition tour ✨ Networking reception 📌 Register your interest now: https://lnkd.in/gG5FaDfE Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and explore business opportunities in the ASEAN region! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. #SelangorSummit #CABC #CanadaASEAN #InvestSelangor #SBAC2024
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The CABC is proud to have partnered with the Global Energy Show Canada for a second year on the panel discussion about Canada's Role in Decarbonizing Asia. The event took place at the BMO Center on June 13, 2024. The panel discussion was expertly moderated by James W., President of SingleTrack Solutions and CABC’s Global Markets Advisor & Western Canada Office Representative. Panelists shared their extensive knowledge of energy diversification and offered insights on identifying the right opportunities for partnerships and collaboration. CABC Executive Director in Canada, Thi Be Nguyen, provided updates on the CABC's recent activities, including the CABC accreditation and the upcoming CABC Energy Transition Summit in November. Thank you to our distinguished speakers: ﹣Wayne Farmer, President, Canada-ASEAN Business Council ﹣Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba, Jr., Acting Consul General, Consulate General of The Philippines ﹣Andrew Spitzer, Vice-President Corporate Development, Criterium Energy ﹣Stephen Cardon, Business Development Manager, Energy and Environment, Calgary Economic Development We extend our gratitude to all speakers and participants for making this event a success. Your contributions are instrumental in driving the conversation forward on Canada's role in decarbonizing Asia. For more updates and information, stay connected with us! #CABCEvents #CanadaASEAN #GlobalEnergyShow #DecarbonizingAsia #CABC
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