MALAYSIA will host the ASEAN Investment Conference (AIC) 2025, an engagement platform to connect capital and unlock ASEAN opportunities. Aligned with the core principles of inclusivity and sustainability, the conference reflects the priorities of Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN this year.
Hosted by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in collaboration with strategic partners, AFFIN Group, CGS International Securities Malaysia (CGS MY) and RHB Banking Group (RHB), AIC 2025 will take place in Kuala Lumpur from 8 – 9 April 2025.
Under the theme ‘Connecting Capital, Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Sustainability’, AIC 2025 will emphasise ASEAN’s regional connectivity and unity as essential drivers for sustained growth. The conference will showcase the region as a leading investment destination and a compelling, sustainable asset class.
The conference will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who will also launch the ASEAN Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in Supply Chains.
High-level attendees include Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II, Malaysia, H.E. Chee Hong Tat, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, Singapore and Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia.
Key discussions of the two-day event include discussions on digital transformation, sustainable finance, infrastructure development and capital market opportunities across ASEAN. Panels and presentations will explore critical policy frameworks, investment strategies, regulatory reforms, and best practices to strengthen regional competitiveness and economic resilience.
The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia is scheduled to deliver the closing keynote address under title ‘Harnessing ASEAN’s Trade and Industry Potential Through Sustainable Pathways – Insights from NIMP 2030
The conference is expected to bringing together around 400 attendees, including leading policymakers, investors, financiers, business leaders and thought leaders from across the ten ASEAN member states and the ASEAN+3 region, including key financiers from Japan, China and Korea, AIC 2025 will serve as a catalyst for cross-border collaboration and unlocking the region’s vast potential.
The SC Chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said, “ASEAN’s position as the world’s fifth largest economy, with a GDP exceeding USD3.3 trillion and over 600 million people, underscores its growing influence on the global stage. With a robust annual growth averaging 5%, high saving rates exceeding 30% of GDP, and a young population – 60% of whom are under 35 – ASEAN offers a compelling investment proposition. As ACMF Chair, we recognise the crucial role that ASEAN capital markets play in driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation and attracting global investments.”
“AIC 2025 aims to further cement ASEAN’s standing as a premier investment destination, spotlighting it’s dynamic opportunities and fostering deeper collaboration to unlock the region’s immense potential for inclusive and sustainable growth.”
Key discussions of the two-day event include discussions on digital transformation, sustainable finance, infrastructure development and capital market opportunities across ASEAN. Panels and presentations will explore critical policy frameworks, investment strategies, regulatory reforms, and best practices to strengthen regional competitiveness and economic resilience.
The conference is expected to bringing together around 400 attendees, including leading policymakers, investors, financiers, business leaders and thought leaders from across the ten ASEAN member states and the ASEAN+3 region, including key financiers from Japan, China and Korea, AIC 2025 will serve as a catalyst for cross-border collaboration and unlocking the region’s vast potential. – April 4, 2025
