Category: May 2025

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, …

ASEAN-BAC Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak led the Interface with ASEAN Leaders as part of the 46th ASEAN Summit, presenting updates on our key initiatives for 2025 under Malaysia’s Chairmanship. Leading the ASEAN Leaders was the Prime Minister, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. …

The day continued with a series of partnership announcements, witnessed by participants of the ASEAN-GCC-China Roundtable and ASEAN-BAC Council Members. The roundtable served as a meaningful backdrop to celebrate and announce these partnerships, held on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit, highlighting a shared …

The week continued with the ASEAN-GCC-China CEO Roundtable, where policymakers and business leaders explored new opportunities within the ASEAN–GCC–China Growth Corridor. Discussions centred around three key themes: 1. Financing the Growth Corridor 2. AI & Digital Infrastructure 3. Food Security & the Halal Economy Opening …

The week continued with the ASEAN-GCC-China CEO Roundtable, where policymakers and business leaders explored new opportunities within the ASEAN–GCC–China Growth Corridor. Discussions centred around three key themes: 1. Financing the Growth Corridor 2. AI & Digital Infrastructure 3. Food Security & the Halal Economy Opening …

On the afternoon of 25 May, ASEAN-BAC Malaysia marked its 2025 Chairmanship year with a Tree Planting Ceremony. Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak, together with Co-Chairs Oudet Souvannavong and Joey Concepcion, planted a pine tree to symbolise unity and growth across the ASEAN region. After …

Day 2 kicked off with the 103rd ASEAN-BAC Council Meeting. Under Malaysia’s chairmanship, the focus was on aligning the 12 strategic priorities for the year, finalising plans for the ASEAN Leaders’ Interface on 26/5, and sharing key updates on flagship initiatives. ASEAN-BAC Council Members from …

ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Extends a Warm Welcome to Council Members and Delegates in the Highlands of Genting! As part of the 46th ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with ASEAN-BAC on 26th May 2025, ASEAN-BAC Malaysia is proud to host the 103rd ASEAN-BAC Council Meeting …

The roadshow continued in New York City, where the delegation participated in a series of key engagements to further strengthen relationships and promote ASEAN-BAC’s initiatives. The trip included a podcast “Asia Inside Out” recording hosted by Rorry Daniels, Managing Director of Asia Society Policy Institute …

ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Chairmanship roadshows brought the team to the US, starting with the first stop in Washington D.C., where our Chairman, Tan Sri Nazir Razak, and Executive Director, Jukhee Hong, embarked on a series of high-level engagements to advance key priorities for the ASEAN-BAC Chairmanship …