The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the US Chamber of Commerce undertook its ASEAN business outlook for 2017. American investments have been active in this region, and they cover all fields, from manufacturing to industry, agriculture and the services, including banking and insurance. This is also the case with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, countries that are relatively recent hosts of American investments. Reasons for increasing American investments in ASEAN. In general, ASEAN countries made gains in 2015 and 2016 (respectively, 15 percent and 11 percent among respondents).

Source: Philippine Star September 06, 2016 16:18 UTC