what we do

We advocate for policy changes to improve the trade and investment relationship between Europe and ASEAN, with work done through a series of advocacy groups

Customs & Trade Facilitation

Presently co-chaired by DHL and PwC, this Group is tasked with advocating for changes to customs...

Health & Life Sciences

Healthcare issues were flagged as one of the top priorities in the ASEAN Economic Community...

Mobility

With ASEAN the world’s sixth largest automotive market, and regional sales likely to double in...

Sustainability

The need for sustainable development in ASEAN is increasingly coming into the...

ICT/Digital

Two of the key goals for ASEAN stated in the 2025 AEC Blueprint include developing the digital...

IPR & Illicit Trade

This is a key area for many industries, from High End Fashion through to Pharmaceuticals and encompassing...

Agri-Food

Food and food security play a vital role in people’s lives and in the economies of the ASEAN...

Insurance

Consisting of our membership in the insurance industry and representatives of the various...

who we are

WHO WE ARE

The EU-ASEAN Business
Council (EU-ABC)

The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) is the primary voice for European business within the ASEAN region. It is formally recognised by the European Commission and accredited under Annex 2 of the ASEAN Charter as an entity associated with ASEAN.

Independent of both bodies, the Council has been established to help promote the interests of European businesses operating within ASEAN and to advocate for changes in policies and regulations which would…

reports

Advocacy Reports

Below are details of some useful information resources concerning ASEAN and Europe, and general trade and economic development related topics involving both blocs. These links and documents are provided for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU-ASEAN Business Council. Additionally, the Business Council is not responsible for the validity or accuracy of the information provided.

EU-ASEAN Business Council Makes Key Recommendations to Drive Inclusive & Sustainable Growth through Insurance

SINGAPORE — 29 March 2023 — EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC), an advocacy organisation
representing the interests of European businesses operating in Southeast Asia, today published a
position paper on the insurance industry’s crucial role in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth
in ASEAN – in line with the theme of Indonesia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023 – “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth”.

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