UK ASEAN Business Council Forum in London on 11 March

The UK-ASEAN Business Forum is the UKABC’s flagship event in support of UK-ASEAN bilateral trade, investment, and government engagement.

Taking place in London, the Forum will bring together senior figures from the UK and ASEAN’s public and private sectors to discuss the rapidly growing UK-ASEAN trading relationship, worth close to £50 billion.

Malaysia’s Chairmanship in 2025, under the theme ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability,’ provides an opportunity to grow the UK-ASEAN trade and investment relationship, expand intra-ASEAN trade—currently standing at 25%—and strengthen regional integration. Key priorities of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council of Malaysia include developing an ASEAN Carbon Market, simplifying sustainability reporting, enhancing talent mobility, implementing a cohesive ASEAN AI Strategy, and fostering seamless connectivity across the region.

The Forum will provide an unparalleled opportunity to deepen collaboration, align strategic goals, and expand trade and investment relationships.

Sign up now to hear from BMCC Chairman, Mak Joon Nien, CEO and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, as he discusses “The Role of AI in Southeast Asia’s Economic Future.” He will be speaking alongside The Rt Hon. The Lord Vaizey of Didcot, Chair of UKABC, in what promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking discussion. Don’t miss out!