A senior US State Department official, Michael DeSombre, will meet the AmCham HK delegation during their annual Washington trip. This meeting, with the highest-ranking official in years, suggests a potential warming of US-Hong Kong relations following President Trump's recent meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Adam Castillo, former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, was arrested at Yangon International Airport following an investigation into suspicious financial transactions involving former board members. The chamber's report details a contract signed for $300,000 outside AMCHAM Myanmar's accounts.
Adam Castillo, former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, was detained in Yangon after the organization investigated suspicious financial transactions by ex-board members. The chamber's report details a contract signed by a former board representative for $300,000 outside AMCHAM's accounts.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia states that most US companies remain operational in Russia, contrary to the belief that major brand exits signify a full withdrawal. This comes as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum begins.
Markel Hubinette of the American Chamber of Commerce in China highlighted the potential for increased US-China energy trade at a Beijing summit. He noted China's large energy market and the US's position as a major oil producer, suggesting expanded trade could benefit both nations.
Robert Agee, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, says more US companies will participate in the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum than three years ago, though participation remains lower than five years ago. Agee noted businesses are still cautious and said a commercial dialogue between Russia and America will take place, along with discussions on rebuilding cultural ties.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea signed a memorandum of understanding with San Francisco on Wednesday to expand business ties between South Korea and the U.S. city. The MOU, signed by AMCHAM Chairman James Kim and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, establishes a framework for collaboration in investment and business connectivity in key industries, building on the 50th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Seoul and San Francisco.
AMCHAM hosted its annual Doing Business in Korea Seminar 2026 in Seoul under the theme 'Powering Korea's Next Growth Engine: Building an AI-Driven Economy,' coinciding with the 250th anniversary of U.S. founding. Chairman James Kim called for stronger regulatory alignment with global standards and enhanced policy predictability to help Korea become a leading regional headquarters hub for global companies.
