The Business Forum of the Russian Federation and Member Nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was held in Sochi on May 19, 2016 as part of the 2016 ASEAN—Russia Summit. The Business Forum focused on developing trade and economic relations, strengthening investment potential and intensifying business cooperation between the leading representatives of business, public, political and expert circles of Russia and ASEAN members. The Forum was attended by more than 400 delegates from 16 countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China and Singapore. The participants included representatives of governments, business circles, distinguished expert communities and international organizations. The forum was covered by 156 journalists from twelve countries.