Malaysia and ASEAN business leaders discussed economic cooperation and regional opportunities with United States stakeholders.
H.E. Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore, attended the US-ASEAN Strategic Business Forum at EDITION Singapore, together with representatives from MITI Singapore. The forum provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of strengthening business ties and deepening economic cooperation between the United States and ASEAN.
Held in Singapore, the forum brought together business and institutional stakeholders for discussions on regional developments, business opportunities and the future of ASEAN-US relations. The engagement also provided a platform for the Malaysian High Commissioner to exchange views with Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), Mr. Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute (ARI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), and Mr. Steve Okun, Founder and CEO of APAC Advisor.
During the gathering, discussions focused on developments in the region, opportunities for business engagement and the outlook for ASEAN-US relations. The participation of the Malaysian High Commissioner also highlighted Malaysia’s engagement with business and policy stakeholders on issues relevant to regional economic cooperation.
The forum provided an opportunity for participants to share perspectives on the evolving regional environment and explore areas of mutual interest involving ASEAN and the United States. For Malaysia, the engagement offered a setting for continued interaction with representatives from government, academia and the business community.
The discussions also reflected the role of business networks and institutional dialogue in supporting closer economic relations between ASEAN member states and the United States. Participants exchanged views on developments affecting the region, potential business opportunities and the future direction of ASEAN-US relations.
The gathering in Singapore concluded with continued exchanges among leaders and stakeholders on regional developments, business opportunities and economic cooperation between ASEAN and the United States.
Source: High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore
