America's Reconciliation with Vietnam: A Conversation with Ted Osius, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council, Segment 2
08/15/22 • 20 min
WASHINGTON – In Episode #34 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ted Osius about diplomacy, the history of America’s reconciliation with Vietnam and business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Osius is President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and, previously, US Ambassador to Vietnam. Osius is also the author of the excellent new book “Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam.”
In Part 1 of this episode, Osius discusses the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the US-Vietnam relationship. Thirty years after a brutal war, the United States and Vietnam enjoy fundamentally improved political, diplomatic and trade relations. Successful diplomacy is about investing in relationships and building trust, Osius says.
In Part 2, Osius describes business opportunities in the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and how the US-ASEAN Business Council works with US companies to help them succeed in Southeast Asia. With a projected annual growth rate of more than 5.5% per year, ASEAN is forecast to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2030.
“Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” is published by Rutgers University Press.
To learn more about the US-ASEAN Business Council, please go to www.usasean.org.
To learn more about The Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast is part of an ongoing series exploring economic development and investment in Southeast Asia.
The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.
Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.
WASHINGTON – In Episode #34 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ted Osius about diplomacy, the history of America’s reconciliation with Vietnam and business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Osius is President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and, previously, US Ambassador to Vietnam. Osius is also the author of the excellent new book “Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam.”
In Part 1 of this episode, Osius discusses the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the US-Vietnam relationship. Thirty years after a brutal war, the United States and Vietnam enjoy fundamentally improved political, diplomatic and trade relations. Successful diplomacy is about investing in relationships and building trust, Osius says.
In Part 2, Osius describes business opportunities in the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and how the US-ASEAN Business Council works with US companies to help them succeed in Southeast Asia. With a projected annual growth rate of more than 5.5% per year, ASEAN is forecast to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2030.
“Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” is published by Rutgers University Press.
To learn more about the US-ASEAN Business Council, please go to www.usasean.org.
To learn more about The Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast is part of an ongoing series exploring economic development and investment in Southeast Asia.
The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.
Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.
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America's Reconciliation with Vietnam: A Conversation with Ted Osius, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council, Segment 1
WASHINGTON – In Episode #34 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ted Osius about diplomacy, the history of America’s reconciliation with Vietnam and business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Osius is President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and, previously, US Ambassador to Vietnam. Osius is also the author of the excellent new book “Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam.”
In Part 1 of this episode, Osius discusses the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the US-Vietnam relationship. Thirty years after a brutal war, the United States and Vietnam enjoy fundamentally improved political, diplomatic and trade relations. Successful diplomacy is about investing in relationships and building trust, Osius says.
In Part 2, Osius describes business opportunities in the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and how the US-ASEAN Business Council works with US companies to help them succeed in Southeast Asia. With a projected annual growth rate of more than 5.5% per year, ASEAN is forecast to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2030.
“Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” is published by Rutgers University Press.
To learn more about the US-ASEAN Business Council, please go to www.usasean.org.
To learn more about The Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast is part of an ongoing series exploring economic development and investment in Southeast Asia.
The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.
Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.
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Indonesia's Changing Place in the World: A Conversation with Gita Wirjawan, Indonesia's Minister of Trade, 2011-2014, Segment 1
NEW YORK – In Episode #35 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Gita Wirjawan about Indonesia’s changing place in the world. The economy of Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, has been growing quickly in recent years. Rapid economic growth has been accompanied by a more influential presence on the global stage. Wirjawan, a successful business leader, educator and Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia (2011-2014), has a unique perspective on Indonesia’s growth and development.
Indonesia recently hosted the Group of 20 Summit of world leaders in Bali. This was the first time Indonesia has hosted the summit. Hosting the G20 Summit “represents putting Indonesia on the global stage unlike any other multi-lateral event,” Wirjawan says.
Wirjawan is also the host of an interview show about Indonesia, Southeast Asia and global issues. “What’s Your Endgame?” is available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.
To learn more about The Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast is the eleventh episode in an ongoing series exploring economic development, investment, tourism and culture in Southeast Asia.
To learn more about Tom Fraser's work focusing on Southeast Asia, please go to www.tlfraser.com/about.
The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is provided for general informational purposes only.
Copyright 2015-2025 Thomas L. Fraser. All Rights Reserved.
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