London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Asian Business Association (ABA) is widely regarded as the most important forum for Asian business and provides a voice for the London Asian business community. The ABA’s success is a true reflection of the success of Asian entrepreneurs in the UK. In addition to hosting networking events, we facilitate cross border trade and investment particularly with areas where the Asian community has historic links.
The ABA is open to LCCI Members and the Community Network.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Asian Business Association (ABA) was established in 1995 - under the Chairmanship of the late Lord Gulam Noon MBE and Subhash Thakrar – in recognition of the huge contribution Asian businesses make to London’s economy.
Harshad Kothari is a long-standing member of the Chamber’s Asian Business Association committee. Kothari is also a valued Ambassador for the organisation and must hold the record for introducing more potential members than anyone else. In the latest issue of LBM, Peter Bishop visits The Brigadiers in the City with Harshad Kothari.
"The numerous success stories and contributions made by the South Asian diaspora to the UK’s economic and cultural well-being should be properly recognized." Tony Matharu writes for the latest issue of London Business Matters.
We run a programme of ABA networking events each year to provide an opportunity for Asian professionals to expand their networks, meet new people and connect with peers.
LCCI has published a paper on ethnic diversity in business and what is needed to remove the barriers impeding minority-led business success. The report looks at the correlation between demographics of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and subsequent success in business.
LCCI is pleased to announce that its Asian Business Association (ABA) and Black Businesses Association (BBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK), the UK’s leading non-profit membership organisation driving inclusive procurement.
To join the ABA you must be an LCCI Member or part of the free London Chamber Community Network:
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Chaired by Tony Matharu, Founder and Chair, Integrity International Group and Global Hospitality Services, the ABA Committee specialises in the needs of Asian businesses and helps to create the best economic conditions in which businesses can flourish nationally and globally.
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