The Chargé d’Affaires/Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United States joined ambassadors based in Washington, D.C. from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao PDR, Malaysia and Timor-Leste, together with representatives of other ASEAN Embassies, in the 2026 ASEAN Ambassadors’ Tour organized by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) from 9 to 14 August 2026.
In Cleveland, Ohio, the ASEAN delegation visited the Blockchain Council and Bitdeer, where they met with company representatives and exchanged views on digital-asset innovation, investment partnerships between Southeast Asia and Ohio, opportunities for public-private collaboration, and the development of the digital economy and related infrastructure.
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the delegation visited 3M and Solventum and engaged with company representatives and local business stakeholders. Discussions focused on the companies’ economic activities and operations in Southeast Asia and Minnesota, energy-grid and road-infrastructure development, and prospects for cooperation in healthcare priorities and technological advancement.
In addition, the ASEAN delegation visited San Francisco, California, to observe the operations of Netflix, Planet Labs, and Atmo, where they held discussions with company officials. They also visited Apple Park and the National AI Center. During these meetings, they exchanged views on the current operations of these companies in Southeast Asia, the utilization of innovative technologies to enhance online safety, the adoption of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the application of AI in weather forecasting.
The tour provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen engagement, friendship, and practical cooperation between ASEAN Member States and leading U.S. business and technology companies across three U.S. states, while opening avenues for future collaboration.
