About the ASEAN Business Summit
From January 11 to 13, 2007, the leaders of 10 ASEAN member-countries and their dialogue partners will meet in Cebu City, Philippines, for the annual ASEAN Business Summit. Now in its 12th year, the Summit aims to address economic and cultural development issues in the region by bringing together the heads of state and foreign ministers of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam in a formal, roundtable meeting.

Aside from internal meetings, the ASEAN Business Summit will also serve as a venue for multilateral, inter-region dialogues between ASEAN member-countries and dialogue partners from other Asian regions and the rest of the world, namely China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Canada, the European Union, India, Mongolia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the United States.

In the course of the three-day Summit, extensive coverage by local and international media outfits is anticipated, and is expected to be sustained in subsequent weeks.

Advertising Opportunities
A limited number of pages will be devoted to advertising for businesses or organizations who would like to leverage the prestige of the Summit and the global media interest it is expected to generate.

The Official Publications:
BPO in Asia: 2006 Update
Focus on BPO
The 12th ASEAN Business Summit is expected to bring to the fore pressing issues in the regional Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, among others.

To supplement available information on the regional BPO industry, the organizers from the host country - Philippines - are publishing a 50-page business magazine-quality overview of the BPO industry. TeamAsia has been appointed publisher of BPO in Asia: 2006 Update. The publication is intended to provide an update to Summit delegates and participants on industry status, trends and future directions, and discuss emerging industry issues and concerns. It will feature well-researched articles, opinion pieces, and news reports.

Banking and Finance in Asia: 2006 Update
Focus on Banking and Finance
One of the principal objectives of the Summit is to enhance regional financial cooperation among ASEAN members and strengthen dialogue. Multilateral discussions are expected to address regional banking and finance issues as well as identify strategies for improving regional industry collaboration.

To facilitate this discussion, the organizers from the host country - Philippines - are publishing a 50-page business magazine-quality overview of the banking and finance industry. TeamAsia has been appointed publisher of Banking and Finance in Asia: 2006 Update. The publication is intended to apprise Summit delegates on the state of the banking and finance industry in Asia. It will focus on key emerging issues and the latest industry developments on such topics as structure and regulation of the financial markets, anti-money laundering initiatives, and a common Asian currency. It will feature well-researched articles, opinion pieces, and news reports.

Energy in Asia: 2006 Update
Focus on Oil and Energy
Among the pressing regional issues expected to be addressed at the 12th ASEAN Business Summit is the present energy crisis. From oil and gas industry infrastructure development and import security to alternative energy prospects, a broad range of concerns will be addressed by the Summit delegates.

In support of this important discussion, the organizers from the host country - Philippines - are publishing a 50-page business magazine-quality overview of the oil and energy industry. TeamAsia has been appointed publisher of Energy in Asia: 2006 Update. The publication is intended to provide an update to Summit delegates and participants on pressing industry issues and regional initiatives aimed to address these challenges. It will feature well-researched articles, opinion pieces, and news reports.

IT and Telecommunications in Asia: 2006 Update
Focus on IT and Telecommunications
Asia's world-class IT and telecommunications infrastructure are proving to be a critical competitive advantage for Asian firms. ASEAN clearly recognizes the important and strategic role that IT and telecommunications play in global economy. The Summit will therefore in part serve as a venue for discussion of emerging industry trends and developments, investment climate, and regulatory practices.

To facilitate this discussion, the organizers from the host country - Philippines - are publishing a 50-page business magazine-quality overview of the IT and telecommunications industries. TeamAsia has been appointed publisher of IT and Telecommunications in Asia: 2006 Update. The publication is intended to provide Summit delegates with valuable updates on the IT and telecommunications industry in the region through well-researched articles, news features and opinion pieces.

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals in Asia: 2006 Update
Focus on Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Public health and pharmaceutical research are two of the core issues expected to be tackled at the 12th ASEAN Business Summit. The multilateral discussions will touch on regional industry issues such as the state of health in Asian economies, and efforts to address the threat of regional pandemic. They will also be concerned with emerging industry developments, including global trade and intellectual property rights and protection.

To facilitate this discussion, the organizers from the host country - Philippines - are publishing a 50-page business magazine-quality overview of the health and pharmaceutical industry. TeamAsia has been appointed publisher of Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals in Asia: 2006 Update. The publication is intended to serve as a resource for Summit delegates on industry status and developments, as well as the role of governments and the private sector in development of the regional healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. It will feature well-researched articles, opinion pieces, and news reports.

Retail and Consumer Industry in Asia: 2006 Update
Focus on Retail and Consumer Industry
The 12th ASEAN Business Summit is expected to address the present status and future directions of the retail and consumer industry in the region. Multilateral discussions among member-nations and their dialogue partners are expected to touch on regulatory issues in import and export of consumer goods, sourcing from and investing in emerging markets in the region, as well as consumer and demographic trends.

In support of this agenda, the organizers from the host country - Philippines - are publishing a 50-page business magazine-quality overview of the retail and consumer industry. TeamAsia has been appointed publisher of Retail and Consumer Industry in Asia: 2006 Update. The publication is intended to provide an update to Summit delegates and participants on emerging developments in the regional retail and consumer industry through well-researched articles, opinion pieces, and news reports.