Asean targets private market gap with new council
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean’s private markets are running at just a third of the global average, a gap regional leaders plan to close with the launch of the Asean Private Markets Council (APMC). A study by Asean-BAC Malaysia and McKinsey & Company found that private equity …
ASEAN must build regional tech multinationals, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN cannot rely solely on foreign direct investment but must develop and invest in its own technology companies to progress. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong addressed the misconception that technology must come from outside while ASEAN serves merely as a …
EU-ASEAN Business Summit
As part of the EU-ASEAN Business Summit 2025, Executive Director Jukhee Hong was invited to join a distinguished panel to discuss how digital innovation is transforming jobs, advancing sustainability, and driving growth across ASEAN. She shared insights on how AI and digital technology are critical …
Establishment of ASEAN Private Markets Council
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia announced the establishment of the ASEAN Private Markets Council (APMC) to unlock ASEAN’s private capital potential. The formation of this council is one of the recommendations outlined in the ASEAN Private Markets Report, produced by McKinsey for ASEAN-BAC Malaysia. The event featured a …
ASEAN-BAC Council Meeting, JBC, and EABC Dinner
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia convened and chaired the 104th ASEAN-BAC Council Meeting together with the 26th Joint Business Council (JBCs) Meeting. In his address, Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak informed the meeting of the accomplishments of ASEAN-BAC under Malaysia’s 2025 Chairmanship, with 12 initiatives successfully advanced to …
Golf in KLGCC Before 104th ABAC Meeting
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia kicked off an exciting prelude to the 104th ASEAN-BAC Council Meeting and the 26th Joint Business Council Meeting with a spirited ASEAN-BAC Golf event! Sponsored by Sime Darby Properties, this event brought together council members, ABMC members, sponsors, and invited guests for a …
SAREF 4.0 (THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM)
An inspiring day at the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) 4.0 in Kuching, where ASEAN-BAC Malaysia was proud to contribute to steering conversations forward on inclusive leadership in the energy transition. Highlights: 🔹 Jukhee Hong, Executive Director of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, joined the SAREF 4.0 Diversity, …
Kuala Lumpur to host Asean Business and Investment Summit in October
PETALING JAYA: The Asean Business and Investment Summit 2025 (ABIS 2025), this year’s edition of the region’s most influential annual business forum, will take place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 25 and 26. The two-day summit will bring …
Roadshow to New Zealand Day 2
Led by our Chairman, Tan Sri Nazir Razak, the ASEAN-BAC delegation spent the day in Auckland engaging in meaningful discussions and exchanges on Agribusiness and Food Security — a shared priority for both ASEAN and New Zealand. The day began with a roundtable on food …
