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ASEAN Business Advisory Council was formed following decision of the ASEAN Leaders at the 7th ASEAN Summit and launched in April 2003, with the mandate to provide private sector feedback and guidance to boost ASEAN’s efforts towards economic integration.
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ASEAN Business Leaders Conclave 2020 5th Edition (December 15th)
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid dismissed the notion that the coronavirus pandemic will necessarily be a catalyst for inclusive growth in Asia, or anywhere else. He did not see any indications of positive change in human attitudes in inter-personal, societal, national and international relations as a result of common suffering from COVID-19 […]...
ASEAN Responsible and Inclusive Business Forum (ARIBF) 2020 (December 10th)
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Munir Majid highlighted the activities of the ARAIBA in his keynote speech at the ARIBF, which includes efforts to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), G20 Inclusive Business Framework, CSR Guidelines on Labour, as well as the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF) which was adopted in […]...
Virtual Interface between the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Pillar and Timor-Leste (December 7th – 9 th)
In 2011, Timor-Leste submitted a formal membership request to ASEAN. ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Munir Majid, ASEAN-BAC 2020 Chair Dr Doan Duy Khuong, and ASEAN BAC Executive Director Mr Gil Gonzales participated in a three-day meeting organised by the ASEAN Secretariat with senior economic officials from Timor-Leste. Representing the Timor-Leste delegation were […]...
Asia Pacific Initiative Forum (APIF) 2020 (December 4th)
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Munir Majid participated in the forum’s opening session on “The Asian Response to COVID-19”, which revolved around discussions on “Balancing Contagion Prevention and Reopening Economies”. Also on the panel were SeedKapital’s Mr Ajay Chaturvedi, Zeroth Labs’ Ms Bernise Ang, and moderator Ms Kana Inagaki. Tan Sri Munir spoke […]...
ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) Conference (November 25th)
The ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) Conference was hosted by the Philippines Center for Entrepreneurship or Go Negosyo from 23 November to 25 November 2020 in conjunction with AMEN’s 15th anniversary. AMEN is a legacy project of ASEAN-BAC Philippines, chaired by ASEAN-BAC Council Member Mr. Joey Concepcion. The project aims to develop and help […]...
8 th ASEAN-EU Business Summit (November 19th)
The 8th ASEAN-EU Business Summit was held on 19 November 2020 under the theme ‘Towards an Inclusive, Resilient and Stronger ASEAN’. This year’s summit was delivered through a hybrid virtual and in-person model in line with social distancing measures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid spoke on […]...
ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (November 12th – 13th)
The two-day conference provided a forum for ASEAN’s private sector stakeholders to address and discuss possible solutions to pressing issues concerning the region’s economic growth, investment attractiveness and market prospects. ABIS 2020 Chairman Dr. Vu Tien Loc stated in his opening speech that the COVID-19 crisis presented an opportunity for the public and private sector […]...
ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2020 (November 13th)
The prestigious ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) is an annual event hosted by the ASEAN-BAC toacknowledge and put a spotlight on businesses making waves in and beyond the region. The awards,which was first established in 2007, honours ASEAN entrepreneurs for their efforts in innovating and ensuring inclusiveness across the many sectors in which they work. This […]...
87th ASEAN-BAC Meeting (November 4th)
The 87th ASEAN-BAC meeting was held on 4 November 2020 via video conference, hosted by the ASEAN-BAC Secretariat in Jakarta. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Doan Duy Khuong of Vietnam and attended by 44 ASEAN-BAC council members and staffers. The meeting encompassed discussions on the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) and ASEAN Business […]...
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Event Highlights
ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2020
Eight Malaysian enterprises and entrepreneurs were honoured at the recent ASEAN Business Awards 2020 (ABA 2020) — the region’s premier business awards hosted during the annual ASEAN Business Investment Summit (ABIS). This year’s ASEAN Business Investment Summit, held in conjunction with…...
Recent Virtual Event
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia hosted the first Virtual Dialogue with Sabah Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), titled “Unlocking Sabah’s Potential in the Post-COVID-19 World”. The virtual dialogue was attended by….....
Latest News – Online
Asean needs to promote digital infrastructure development for small businesses, individuals
The Sun Daily, 17 January 2021...
Stability in all aspects of country is paramount by Tan Sri Munir Majid
New Straits Times, 7 January 2021...
Asean summit a success despite drawback posed by Covid-19
The Sun Daily, 16 November 2020...
ASEAN BUSINESS AWARDS 2020 CEREMONY: HONORS 58 BEST ENTERPRISES ENTREPRENEURS IN THE REGION
BRG Group, 14 November 2020...
ASEAN becomes a dynamic, creative economic community : PM
The Voice of Vietnam World, 13 November 2020...
Latest News – Print
RCEP a feather in Asean’s cap by Tan Sri Munir Majid
The Edge Malaysia, 23 November 2020...
Cari : Business as usual in Asean in Covid-19 crisis will result in heavy cost to life and economy
The Edge Malaysia , 28 September 2020...
Businesses Less Aware of ASEAN, Dialogue call-for-asean-to-become-more-dynamic-and-realistic
New Sarawak Tribune, 21 February 2020...
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