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Asia Chamber of America to Participate in World Trade Day 2026 in Louisville, KY
Events
July 22, 20263 min read

Asia Chamber of America to Participate in World Trade Day 2026 in Louisville, KY

Asia Chamber of America is proud to confirm its participation in World Trade Day 2026 — Kentucky's Global Business Summit — hosted by World Trade Center Kentucky on August 25–26, 2026 at the Marriott Louisville East. The Chamber will represent U.S.–Asia trade interests alongside global business leaders, reinforcing its commitment to cross-border partnerships and international commerce. Attendees can connect with ACA representatives on-site. Register and view more details at www.wtcky.org/world-trade-day/

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Asia Chamber Issues Open Letter on Voting Record Allegations and Risk of Anti-Asian Hate
Community & Advocacy
July 16, 20263 min read

Asia Chamber Issues Open Letter on Voting Record Allegations and Risk of Anti-Asian Hate

Asia Chamber of America has issued an open letter expressing deep concern that recent allegations surrounding 2020 voting records could be weaponized to incite hostility toward the Asian American community. The Chamber calls on civic leaders and law enforcement to proactively safeguard Asian Americans from any resulting harassment or hate crimes.

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Chicago Manufacturer Expands to Vietnam with ACA Matchmaking Support
Member Spotlight
July 7, 20264 min read

Chicago Manufacturer Expands to Vietnam with ACA Matchmaking Support

Midwest Precision Parts, a Chicago-based CNC manufacturer, has signed a joint venture agreement with Ho Chi Minh City-based VN Industrial Group — a partnership facilitated through ACA's Business Matchmaking Program over six months of introductions and due diligence support.

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Section 301 Tariff Exclusion Renewals: What Midwest Importers Need to Know
Trade Policy
July 3, 20266 min read

Section 301 Tariff Exclusion Renewals: What Midwest Importers Need to Know

USTR has opened a new round of Section 301 exclusion requests for Chinese-origin goods. ACA's trade policy team breaks down which product categories are eligible, the filing deadline, and how member companies can access ACA's tariff advisory services.

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2026 Annual Gala Reaches Record Attendance of 420 Guests
Events
June 28, 20263 min read

2026 Annual Gala Reaches Record Attendance of 420 Guests

ACA's 2026 Annual Gala at the Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile drew 420 guests — a record for the event — including consular officials from 11 Asian nations, Midwest governors' representatives, and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies.

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ACA Facilitates $45M Chicago Mixed-Use Development Investment from South Korean Family Office
Investment
June 20, 20264 min read

ACA Facilitates $45M Chicago Mixed-Use Development Investment from South Korean Family Office

ACA's investment advisory team has successfully facilitated a $45 million equity investment from a Seoul-based family office into a West Loop mixed-use development project, marking one of the largest single cross-border real estate transactions in the Chamber's history.

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ACA's Shanghai Trade Mission Returns with 18 Signed MOUs
Trade Missions
June 14, 20265 min read

ACA's Shanghai Trade Mission Returns with 18 Signed MOUs

The May 2026 ACA Shanghai Trade Mission concluded with 18 signed memoranda of understanding between U.S. Midwest companies and Chinese counterparts across manufacturing, agriculture, and technology sectors. Delegates reported over $120 million in projected deal value.

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Iowa AgriTech Startup Secures $8M Series A Led by Japanese Venture Fund
Member Spotlight
June 8, 20263 min read

Iowa AgriTech Startup Secures $8M Series A Led by Japanese Venture Fund

Des Moines-based CropSense AI has closed an $8 million Series A funding round led by Tokyo-based Sunrise Ventures, with ACA facilitating the initial introduction at the 2025 Midwest–Asia Innovation Forum. The funding will accelerate CropSense's precision agriculture platform expansion into Japan.

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ACA Submits Comments on Proposed EB-5 Regional Center Program Regulations
Policy
May 30, 20264 min read

ACA Submits Comments on Proposed EB-5 Regional Center Program Regulations

ACA has filed formal comments with USCIS on proposed amendments to the EB-5 Regional Center Program, advocating for streamlined I-526 processing timelines, expanded TEA designations in Midwest states, and enhanced investor protections for Asian investors.

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ACA Launches AI & Innovation Accelerator for U.S.–Asia Tech Partnerships
Programs
May 22, 20263 min read

ACA Launches AI & Innovation Accelerator for U.S.–Asia Tech Partnerships

ACA has officially launched its AI & Innovation Accelerator program, pairing 12 selected U.S. AI startups with Asian corporate partners and investors for a six-month structured engagement program. Applications for the next cohort open September 1, 2026.

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