ASEAN eyes deeper trade with Russia amid global realignment, says Nazir Razak
ST PETERSBURG, Russia: At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025, Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), called for a renewed push to expand ASEAN–Russia economic ties, warning that trade between the two regions has declined in recent …
Roadshow to Russia (Day 1 and 2)
The ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chairmanship continued with a Roadshow to Russia led by Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak, and Executive Director Jukhee Hong, in conjunction with the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025. SPIEF was also attended by fellow ASEAN-BAC Chairmen from Brunei, Mr Musa …
Malaysia’s ASEAN Сhairmanship in 2025 set to boost regional integration and digital trade
Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025 is expected to significantly influence the region’s development trajectory, with a focus on both visionary goals and concrete initiatives. This was stated by Nazir Razak, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council in an exclusive interview at the TV …
Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting to Unveil new roadmap in October
Kuala Lumpur: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled for October, will unveil a new roadmap to replace the Cebu Action Plan. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said the roadmap would establish the priorities of the Apec Finance Ministers’ Process for the …
Regional Socialisation of AEC Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030
Executive Director Jukhee Hong was invited as a panel speaker at the Regional Socialisation of AEC Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030. Moderated by Ms. Arifah Sharifuddin, Director of Operations, Tech for Good Institute (TFGI), the panel session focused on “The 2030: Horizon – Redefining Economic …
Top Regional Business and Financial Leaders Unite to Address ASEAN’s and APEC’s Financial Challenges
ABAC-ASEAN BAC-APFF 2025 Southeast Asia Conference Opens with Call for Bold Public-Private Collaboration KUALA LUMPUR, 11 June 2025 — The region’s financial powerhouses from across ASEAN and the APEC region gathered today at the AICB Centre of Excellence for the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) …
林慧英：新商模式仍有技术风险 公共与私人界须更紧密合作
（吉隆坡11日讯）财政部副部长 表示，新的 和技术的快速进步，可助重新设计金融项目，以更好地服务于中小微企业和边缘消费者，但当中仍有许多技术的风险未被充分认识。 要更安全有效地部署这些技术，还需要法律、政策和监管的改革，行业实践的变革，以及对消费者、从业者和监管机构进行教育的协同努力。 她说，应对这些挑战和机遇需要加强区域金融合作，同时也需要公共与私人界之间更紧密的合作。 Read more on sinchew.com.my …
Apec finance ministers to unveil new roadmap to replace Cebu Action Plan in October
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers will launch a new roadmap to replace the Cebu Action Plan this October. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said the new roadmap will define the priorities of the Apec Finance Ministers’ Process (FMP) over the next five …
Public-Private Partnership Key In Enhancing Regional Financial Cooperation
Financial leaders and policymakers from across ASEAN and the broader APEC region gathered today at the AICB Centre of Excellence for the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) – ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) – Asia Pacific Financial Forum (APFF) 2025 Southeast Asia Conference. The high-level …
