Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB)

The Great Resilience of ASEAN: Perspectives from Singapore and the Philippines

January 6-16, 2025

Overview

For the past four decades, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has consistently been one of the best-performing regional blocs in the world, a region of geopolitical and economic importance to the United States and the global economy. However, as with other world regions, ASEAN has dealt with multiple challenges in recent years—a global pandemic, macroeconomic, social, environmental, and technological disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Despite these challenges, the region is projected to be a bright and resilient spot in the global economy.

CU Denver CIBER is pleased to announce the offering of the 2025 ASEAN Faculty Development in International Business Program (ASEAN FDIB). The program will examine significant and unique challenges facing ASEAN, how the association addresses them, the region’s prospects for moving forward, and its implications for US global competitiveness. Particular emphasis will be given to the perspectives of two key ASEAN member countries—Singapore and the Philippines.

Key Program Features

Field visits to and presentations by leading local, US, and foreign companies in Singapore and the Philippines.
Briefings/fireside chats with business executives, scholars, and government officials from Singapore and the Philippines.
Cultural visits and events (to selected sites in Singapore and a planned 1.5-day weekend visit to an environmental sustainability hub in the Philippines).
An opportunity to network with faculty, practitioners, and consultants who are doing work on ASEAN and related topics.
Invitation to post-program webinars on ASEAN and related topics.

“The expert speakers and industry visits provided unique insights into the economic, cultural, and social aspects of these countries, enhancing my understanding of the ASEAN region as a whole.” - 2023 ASEAN FDIB participant

For additional information, contact:

Kaela Kalabany, Program Coordinator, IIB/CIBER karen.freidhof@ucdenver.edu

Manuel Serapio, Faculty Director, IIB/CIBER manuel.serapio@ucdenver.edu

ASEAN FDIB 2025 ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

DAY #1: Monday, January 6 - Singapore / Arrival

Hotel check in: Marriott Courtyard at Novena

Welcome Reception and Dinner (Hosted, Time TBA to accommodate most participants' arrival schedules)

Note: Please notify your flight schedule and estimated arrival time at the hotel. The hotel does not offer/guarantee early check-in. We have made a room block with the hotel for early arrivals (January 5th or early morning of January 6th if you would like a guaranteed room). This additional day stay is not covered in the program fee and chargeable to you (details to follow).

DAY #2: Tuesday, January 7 - Singapore

Breakfast (Hosted)

Program overview and Introductions

Business Briefing/Visit SG-1

Lunch (Hosted)

Business Briefing/Visit SG-2 "ASEAN: Perspectives from the Region and Singapore"

Dinner (Hosted)

DAY #3: Wednesday, January 8 - Singapore

Breakfast (Hosted)

Business Briefing/Visit SG-3

Lunch (Hosted)

Tour of the City/Cultural Visit-(Merlion, Gardens By the Bay, Marina Bay)

Dinner (On your own)

DAY #4: Thursday, January 9 - Singapore

Business Briefing/Visit SG-4

Cultural Visit

Lunch (On your own)

Business Briefing/Visit

Rest of afternoon and evening free personal business time

Dinner (On your own)

DAY #5: Friday, January 10 - Singapore / Manila

Breakfast (Hosted)

Hotel Check-out -- Group Transfer to Changi Airport

Group Check-in

Tour of Jewel, Changi Airport

Lunch (On your own)

Departure for Manila - Philippines (Flight: TBD)

Arrive at Manila - Check-in at Peninsula Manila

Welcome Dinner (Hosted)

DAY #6: Saturday, January 11 - El Nido / Palawan, Philippines

Early Departure to El Nido

To-go Breakfast provided

Check-in at El Nido Hotel (Hotel: TBD)

Lunch (Hosted)

Sustainability Briefing and Activity. PH-1

Dinner (Hosted)

DAY #7: Sunday, January 12 - El Nido - Manila

Breakfast (Hosted)

Cultural Tour

Sustainability Briefing Activity, PH-2

Lunch (Hosted)

Departure for Manila

Check-in at Peninsula Manila

Dinner (Hosted)

DAY #8: Monday, January 13 - Manila, Philippines

ASEAN - Perspectives from the Region and the Philippines (Asian Insititute of Management)

Lunch (Hosted)

Business Briefing/Visit, PH-3

Cultural Tour

Dinner (Hosted)

DAY #9: Tuesday, January 14 - Manila, Philippines

Breakfast (Hosted)

Business Briefing/Visit, PH-4

Lunch (Hosted)

Business Briefing/Visit, PH-5

Fireside Chat

Dinner (On your own)

DAY #10: Wednesday, January 15 - Manila, Philippines

Breakfast (Hosted)

Business Briefing/Visit, PH-6

Business Briefing/Visit, PH-7

Lunch (On your own)

Afternoon Free for Personal Business

Closing Dinner (Hosted)

DAY #11: Thursday, January 16 - Manila / Departure

Breakfast (Hosted)

Checkout at Hotel, transfer to airport on own

Note: Timing of conference and number/timing of business visits and briefings may change to accommodate our hosts and last-minute changes. We will provide an updated schedule in early December and a near-final-schedule as we get closer to the event.

Meal coverage (for per diem budgeting purposes): All breakfasts covered; three lunches will be on your own & three dinners will be on your own.

To be announced

Program Fee

$6,250 program fee includes single-occupancy hotel accommodations in Singapore and the Philippines; air travel from Singapore to Manila; selected meals; transportation to company visits; selected airport transfers; program materials; admission fee to selected activities; selected cultural visits.

The program fee excludes: international air ticket to Singapore and return from Manila; travel insurance; Singapore arrival airport transfer; Manila departure airport transfer; meals not covered during the program; miscellaneous fees (e.g., passport and visa fees, non-covered activity admission fees).

Space is limited to only 15 faculty participants

Deadline to apply is Friday, October 18, 2024

Cancellations may be accepted with a $750 cancellation fee.

Scholarships

Limited Partial Scholarships may be available for US Faculty

Who are launching an international emphasis on their teaching and research.
Who are developing an international study trip to ASEAN.
Who are teaching at federally recognized minority-serving institutions.
Who are teaching at community colleges.
Who are teaching at Rocky Mountain CIBER-member universities and community colleges.