Invest Asean-Malaysia 2025 Conference to run from tomorrow to July 3
The event, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur from tomorrow to July 3, will be jointly hosted by Bursa Malaysia in collaboration with Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank).
The conference comprises a plenary and two days of corporate access showcasing 71 corporates from Asean, including 30 from Malaysia, with a total market capitalisation of US$382.6bil or RM1.62 trillion. It is themed 'Driving Asean Integration through Malaysia's Economic Resilience – Capital, Collaboration, Connections', Bursa Malaysia and Maybank stated in a statement.
The three-day conference will bring together corporate leaders, policymakers and institutional investors from across the region to chart the next chapter of Asean's economic ascent.
'The country's Asean Chairmanship this year presents a unique opportunity to champion deeper regional integration.
'Through this flagship conference, we reaffirm Malaysia's value proposition and leadership towards this regional ambition.
'As the national exchange, Bursa Malaysia is committed to cultivating a dynamic and competitive capital market – one that not only drives Malaysia's economic growth, but also reinforces Asean's continued progress,' Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Fad'l Mohamed said.
Delegates will also have the opportunity to join a series of curated thematic site visits, offering them first-hand look at Malaysia's investment ready growth corridors and key industries.
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