ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) As the APEX private sector body of ASEAN, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) serves as the principal platform for business leaders across the region to engage with policymakers. Established in April 2003 with a mandate to provide private sector feedback and guidance in support of ASEAN’s economic integration, ASEAN-BAC reviews and identifies key issues for consideration by ASEAN Leaders and offers recommendations on the implementation of ASEAN economic cooperation. To ensure broad-based representation of business perspectives, ASEAN-BAC also coordinates inputs from national Chambers of Commerce and Industry, ASEAN+1 Business Councils, and other private sector entities, thereby strengthening the role of the business community in advancing a more competitive and integrated ASEAN economy. In addition, ASEAN-BAC serves as a supporting organisation in the implementation of the AEC Strategic Plan 2026–2030, helping to ensure that private sector insights are incorporated into ASEAN’s economic priorities and deliverables. Learn more about the ASEAN-BAC in this link