Thomas Thomas and Rene Van Berkel, ACEBA co-convenors, briefed members of the Joint Business Councils of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) on the establishment and launching of ACEBA. Members welcomed the launch of this ASEAN-centric business-led initiative, and requested the ASEAN-BAC secretariat to continue engagement with ACEBA. Moreover, representatives of the EU ASEAN Business Council and UK ASEAN Business Council expressed interest to collaborate in upcoming circular economy forums in Bangkok and Brunei Darussalam.