Welcome to AIBC
AIBC is an organization formed by the Governments of ASEAN and India in 2005 with the aim to foster closer business linkages and providing an industry perspective to the broadening and deepening of economic linkages between ASEAN and India.
Importance of ASEAN-India Relationship
Apart from ASEAN, India has taken other policy initiatives in the region that involve some members of ASEAN like BIMSTEC, MGC etc. India is also an active participant in several regional forums like the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), East Asia Summit (EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting + (ADMM+) and Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF).
India's relationship with ASEAN is a key pillar of our foreign policy and the foundation of our Act East Policy. The up-gradation of the relationship into a Strategic Partnership in 2012 was a natural progression to the ground covered since India became a Sectoral Partner of the ASEAN in 1992, Dialogue Partner in 1996 and Summit Level Partner in 2002. There are, in total, 30 Dialogue Mechanisms between India and ASEAN, cutting across various sectors.
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Co-Chair
ASEAN
Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal
Malaysia
India
Uday, Shankar
India
Country Chair
Mr. Nazeer
Ahmad
Zakaria
Brunei
Nazeer Ahmad Zakaria
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Mr. Neak
Oknha Kith
Meng
Cambodia
Neak Oknha Kith Meng
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Ms.
Shanti Shamdasani
Indonesia
Shanti Shamdasani
President – ASEAN International Advocacy
Industry Leadership:
Board of Governor – Amcham Indonesia
Deputy Permanent Committee on International Cooperation (Free Trade Area) – KADIN
(Indonesian Chambers of Commerce)
Board of Advisor – ASEAN International Advocacy & Outreach
Chairman – ASEAN Committee – Amcham
Member of EU-IA CEPA & ASEAN BAC India Chapter
Board Member – ASEAN India Business Council
Board Member – East Asia Business Council
Shanti Shamdasani is known for her in-depth expertise on ASEAN matters with focus on international trade and political analysis. Her vision on ASEAN started in 2005 where she tirelessly brings the ASEAN debate at various local and international stages as well as being instrumental in shaping the ASEAN Economic Community Roadmap.
During Indonesia’s ASEAN’s Chairmanship, Ms. Shamdasani was contracted as a professional to serve with the office of the President of Indonesia, H. E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on ASEAN matters as Advisor reporting directly to the President’s immediate team; working closely with various Ministers to drive a strategic debate on trade negotiations with India, China, Australia and New Zealand.
Her areas of expertise include trade negotiations and facilitations, policy making and free trade areas. She has been involved in various capacities at the I-EU CEPA, RCEP, AEC, ASEAN India, ASEAN China and other negotiations working closely with government agencies.
She established ASEAN International Advocacy in 2009 and has been working in consulting capacity with ASEAN Secretariat, APEC, WTO, EU, US Chambers and other agencies.
She is currently the President of ASEAN International Advocacy, Vice Chair at KADIN (Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), Chairwoman at ASEAN Committee at AMCHAM, Board of Governor at AMCHAM, Board Member at ASEAN India Business Council (Indonesia Chapter), Board Member at East Asia Business Council and member of ASEAN India within ABAC.
Ms. Shamdasani is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Law degree at the University of UPH in Indonesia; she is a regular speaker at local and international forums, she has appeared on stages and forums at United Nations (UN), Association of Southeast Asia (ASEAN), Asia Pacific Economic Council (APEC), Ministry of Trade in Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Myanmar. She is part of the think tanks on trade issues developing policies with various governments in Southeast Asia . Her strategic thinking is often covered at various publications, including Forbes magazine. Shanti has worked in India, US, China, Singapore and Indonesia.
Mr. Habib Mohammed Chowdhury
Lao PDR
Habib Mohammed Chowdhury
Mr. Habib Mohammed Chowdhury founded the HSMM Group of Companies in 1998. The
HSMM Group of Companies based out of Lao PDR is a conglomerate which has 6
corporations under its wings having investments in agarwood plantations consisting of 450,000
trees spread across 10,000 hectares of land, agarwood oil extraction factories, perfume &
fragrance manufacturing, mining and information technology. The Chapter-Chair for Lao PDR
in the ASEAN INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL (AIBC). An ardent philanthropist, he set up the
JF Foundation in India and the Minority Development Social Welfare Society (MDSWS) in
Assam helping the sphere of linguistic minorities as well as minorities of all religion.
With MDSWS in Assam, Mr. Habib is tackling key community issues which have impacted
the development of the society. Focusing heavily on youth education, MDSWS is producing
significant social change within the minority communities, and helping members of such
communities to enhance their lives sustainably and systematically. To portray the
organizations dedication towards education, MDSWS announced international scholarships for
30 students of minority communities.
Formed in 2010, the J.F Foundation is an NGO in Assam which provides help for communities
in distress during natural disasters, epidemics by providing relief material and necessities. During
the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation has helped more than 75,000 families.
He started operations in Lao P.D.R 22 years ago, riding on the crest of a vibrant economy that
grew around eight percent annually and today, HSMM is the 2nd biggest Indian Foreign Direct
Investment group of companies in Lao PDR.
Mr. Habib was the Founder Chairman of the Indian Business Chamber of Commerce (INCHAM)
in Vientiane, Lao PDR in 2010 and is also a Mentor for the ASEAN MENTORSHIP FOR
ENTREPERNUERS NETWORK (AMEN) and a member in the ASEAN BUSINESS
ADVISORY COUNSIL (ASEAN BAC)
Mr. Habib and the HSMM Group of Companies became the first Indian businessman and
Company in 56 years of diplomatic relations between India and Lao P.D.R to receive the
“Cross of Labour” and “Cross of Friendship” medals from Government of Lao P.D.R. He
has also received and been honored with several prestigious awards such as “North East Iconic
Figure Award”, “North East Business Excellence Award”, “Cross of Labour Medal- ASEM”
and “INAUGURAL ASEAN-INDIA EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR ACHIEVEMENT AND
EXCELLENCE AWARD” to name a few.
To take on the opportunity to promote the “Look East Policy” now called “ACT EAST
POLICY” (Government of India) he organized, sponsored and participated in several business
forums, seminars, trade and culture exchange shows in India and Lao PDR to promote bilateral
trade, business opportunities and cultural exchanges between ASEAN and India’s NorthEastern
states.
In 2016, Mr. Habib was appointed as the Firs Chapter Chair of the prestigious ASEAN India
Business Council (AIBC), Lao P.D.R Chapter by Dato Ramesh Kodammal, Co-Chair of AIBC
and Chair of AIBC Malaysia Chapter
Dato’
Ramesh Kodammal
Malaysia
DATO’ RAMESH KODAMMAL
Chairman of Goldtex Group of Companies
Chairman of ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC) Malaysia
Chairman of ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC)
Council Member of the Malaysia Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(MAICCI)
Former Honorary Secretary and Council Member of ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC)
Panel Advisor of Kuala Lumpur Selangor Indian Chambers of Commerce (KLSICCI)
Dato’ Ramesh is the Chairman of ASEAN-India Business Council Malaysian Chapter and the Chairman of ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC). He is currently a Council Member for the Malaysia Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI). He is also the Member of the Malaysia National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (MANCPEC).
Dato’ Ramesh actively promotes the interests of the business community between ASEAN-India and he has been actively involved in the visits by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to Malaysia as part of this initiative. He has actively participated in various international forums and seminars representing Malaysia as a moderator and speaker.
Among the posts which Dato’ Ramesh has held previously include the Deputy President of Kuala Lumpur Selangor Indian Chambers of Commerce (KLSCCI), Vice President of Malaysia Associate Indian Chambers & Industries and Treasurer of National Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Malaysia (NCCIM). He currently still holds various positions in other non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Dr.
Myo
Thant
Myanmar
Dr. Myo Thant
MBBS, (Ygn), DTM&H(Bkk), MPH(Bkk)
He is currently holding a various position from various Non-Business organization, such as: Central Executive Member: Federation of Union of Myanmar Chamber of Commerce & Industries. “UMFCCI”, Treasurer: Myanmar Pharmaceuticals Entrepreneurs Association, Founding Member: Myanmar Thai Friendship Association, Founding Member: Myanmar Vietnam Association, Chair: Asian India Business Council for Myanmar Chapter, Member: Myanmar India Chamber of Commerce.
His educational attainment: Master of Public Health, Mahidol University Bangkok, (1989) Diploma in Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand (1988) MBBS, (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery). Institute of Medicine 1, Yangon, Myanmar. (1976-1982) Basic Education, (Kinder garden to 10th Standard). Methodist English High Scholl. (Mission School) Yangon, Myanmar.
Mr.
Johnny Chotrani
Philippines
Johnny Chotrani
Mr. Johnny Chotrani is the Chairman of the Philippines-India Business Council (PIBC), a subsidiary designated “India Desk” under the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). He has been working on bringing the Philippines and India together, way back from 2002, officially beginning during his term as President for the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Philippines). He is also the appointed Country Chair for the ASEAN-India Business Council (Philippines). He has represented the Philippines in various ASEAN meets under the umbrella of the ASEAN-India Business Council and has made it his personal interest passion in furthering the business relationship between India, the Philippines, and the ASEAN Countries.
Mr. Chotrani has been residing in the Philippines for close to four decades and has also made his personal passion of watch appreciation into e-commerce with close to fifty stores nationwide, carrying a portfolio of various Swiss Brands among others with a focus on Automatic Watches. Mr. Chotrani is also a telecommunication consultant of various hospitals. Mr. Chotrani is the current director of the Rotary Club of Manila.
Mr. Karan
Singh
Thakral
Singapore
KARAN SINGH THAKRAL
Karan Singh Thakral is the Executive Director of the Thakral Group of companies, a family business. The 118 years old Group has diversified businesses in fields like real estate, technology, manufacturing, consumer goods distribution and retailing.
The group is headquartered in Singapore and has offices running across 30 countries. Karan has versatile experience in many business activities in different geographical regions. Presently his primary focus is on India, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Karan serves as Chairman and Director of several companies in Thakral Group. He is a keen supporter of entrepreneurship and is a chairman of Singapore Angel network Pte Ltd (SGAN) the VC arm of the Thakral Group, and mentors 100+ startups across India, the USA, and Singapore.
He is Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Denmark. Previously, he served as Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka. He has held positions for both the private and public sectors. He is serving on the board of Public and social organizations. He is active with various non-profit initiatives, in Singapore and India.
He is Board member of ASEAN India Business Council and has served as Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation’s South Asia Business Group and Chairman Business India, Singapore, Chairman Emeritus, TiE Singapore, International Advisory Council and ex-Board member of TiE Global, and member of International Advisory Board of Institute of Directors (India) He has also remained an advisor to Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Karan is also committed to and involved in many non-profit charity initiatives to contribute to a better Society. His Life Mission is: Trust in God, firmly believe in God’s Grace and do whatever possible for those less fortunate than us.
Name
Surname
Thailand
Thailand
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Mr.
Indronil
Sengupta
Vietnam
Indronil Sengupta
Mr. Indromil is the Co Founder & CEO – INVESIFY since 2018. The Co. focuses in Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos in the following sectors: Investment Advisory – Infrastructure & Energy; Market Entry Strategy Consulting – sector agnostic; M&A Advisory – sector agnostic and Education
Mr. Indromil has held the position of Chief Executive – Vietnam, Tata Sons for five years. He is responsible for identifying investment/ business opportunities for Group Cos across various sectors like energy, steel, minerals, consumer products, logistics, hospitality, beverages. He also facilitate the development of the agreed opportunities till the Group Co can take it forward by
themselves. He does Key Negotiation for the Group Cos, with GoVn agencies & Pvt local partners. He’s also into problem solving/ trouble shooting of critical issues faced by Group Cos and he is the Key stakeholder Relationship Manager, including the top leadership of the government
History of ASEAN.
ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 8 January 1984, Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Laos and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999.