The United States' Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of 41 designated countries to enter the US for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days without a visa, requiring only an ESTA approval.

As of 2024, ASEAN countries have a total population of 678 million people—making it the third most populous region in the world—and a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of $3.9 trillion.

Many governments, companies and other entities pay foreign agents to influence U.S. policy and opinion in pursuit of those interests. Get the full picture of who is lobbying government officials.