ASEAN can capitalize on Trump’s tariff tantrum, says business lobby head
TOKYO — Southeast Asian countries can capitalize on the rollout of tariffs and other U.S. policies by revisiting neglected relationships with other trade partners, as well as open doors to foreign students, the head of ASEAN’s business lobby told Nikkei Asia. “I think there is …
Roadshow to Japan Day 3
On the third day of our ASEAN-BAC chairmanship roadshow in Japan, Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak and Executive Director Jukhee Hong continued their journey in Tokyo with a series of high-level meetings. The day began with an insightful discussion with Prof. Yutaka Matsuo at the …
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Roadshow to Japan Day 2
On day 2, the roadshow continued with a visit to the Malaysian Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo, received by pavilion Director Puan Ellyza Mastura. The pavilion’s striking bamboo facade and songket-inspired design beautifully celebrated Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage. With the theme “Weaving a Future …
Malaysia Launches Al Malaysia (AIM) on Path to Al-powered Growth
Officiating the launch of AI Malaysia (from left) Professor Dr Randy Geobel, Founder, Openmind Research Institute; Professor Dr Richard Sutton, Founder, Openmind Research Institute; Goh Peng Ooi, President of AI Launch of Al Malaysia brings together global Al luminaries and national leaders to accelerate collaboration, …
Roadshow to Japan Day 1
Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak and Executive Director Jukhee Hong continued the ASEAN-BAC Malaysia 2025 chairmanship roadshow with a highly productive visit to Japan. The roadshow kicked off with an insightful meeting with Mr. Torii Shingo, Chairman of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
Malaysia Launches AI Malaysia To Spearhead Artificial Intelligent Driven Growth
Malaysia has officially launched AI Malaysia (AIM), a new platform designed to foster collaboration between businesses and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) both domestically and internationally. The initiative, spearheaded by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia in partnership with AI Malaysia (AIM), aims to …
Launch of AI Malaysia (AIM)
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, in partnership with one of our initiatives under the Regional AI Engagement Platform, officially launched AI Malaysia (AIM) today—a platform designed to connect businesses with AI advancements in Malaysia and beyond. The launch, held at the AICB Centre of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur, …
Malaysia launches AI Malaysia to drive AI-powered growth
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, in collaboration with AI Malaysia (AIM), has launched a platform to advance AI innovation. Themed “AI Conversations 2025”, the event featured leaders from government, industry, and academia discussing AI’s role in enhancing Malaysia’s position as a regional digital …
Consider This: Building the ASEAN We Want
In the wake of the 46th ASEAN Summit that was held in KL recently, the spotlight is once again on regional economic integration—an idea long championed, but unevenly realised. At the centre of this conversation is the ASEAN Business Advisory Council—a body set up in …
