2025 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit

Data visualization and interactive discussion

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Welcome and introductions

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In five years, ASEAN is on track to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. The momentum is real, but so too are the risks: global volatility, supply-chain disruptions and shifting alliances that challenge long-held assumptions. This scene-setter will offer a forward-looking vision for inclusive growth in the region. How will ASEAN choose to lead?

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Small business is big business in Southeast Asia, generating two of every three jobs and powering communities and economies alike. Yet barriers to capital hold back too many SMEs, especially women-led enterprises, and breaking these barriers requires more than finance. It takes mentoring, skilling, data and product innovation, partnerships and more. How are ASEAN countries supporting the entrepreneurs who test solutions and seek to scale what works?

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ASEAN’s financial inclusion story has brought millions into the system. Mobile penetration and digital connectivity are improving. Access to financial products and services is increasing. New attention has turned to financial health, as more households and small businesses benefit from affordable credit, accessible payments, insurance and savings. The most successful solutions have strong consumer protections supported by robust data, with space for innovation to flourish. In this session, executives shaping ASEAN’s fintech and regulatory landscapes will share plans for achieving financial health.

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Family offices are reshaping philanthropy. In ASEAN alone, nearly US$6 trillion will pass to the next generation, according to a McKinsey analysis. Established philanthropists and next-generation leaders are exploring how to integrate giving with broader investment, business and partnership strategies.

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Giving in Asia has entered a new stage. Communities are leading, and funders are listening. Increasingly, success is measured not by the size of a grant but by evidence of real change. In this moderated exchange, sector leaders will share how their foundations are advancing philanthropy that is strategic, effective and rooted in local priorities.

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Tourism is one of Southeast Asia’s economic engines, supporting over 40 million jobs and 12% of GDP. The region’s ambitions don’t stop there. Across ASEAN, governments and businesses are investing in digital innovation, low-carbon transport and community inclusion to keep tourism competitive and sustainable. This conversation will bring together leaders from Singapore Airlines and the Philippines’ Department of Tourism to explore how the region can grow value — not just volume — and ensure the benefits are widely shared.

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What role do multilaterals play in ASEAN’s inclusive growth story? Winfried Wicklein of the Asian Development Bank and Allen Forlemu of the International Finance Corporation will outline how their institutions are mobilizing private investment and promoting regional cooperation and integration.

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Creators are not just entertainers. They’re entrepreneurs, educators and community builders. This session will showcase how platforms like TikTok have fast become launchpads for advocacy, financial literacy, small businesses and business empires.

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Her artistry has lifted Malaysian culture to the world stage. Siti Nurhaliza, the “Voice of Asia,” embodies talent, compassion and service to her nation. Today, she continues to inspire millions through her music and charitable giving.

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Zeppo Youngsterz, Malaysia’s world-champion dance crew, blends hip-hop with traditional art forms to showcase the country’s creative pulse. Their dynamic performances celebrate youth, culture and an inclusive spirit.

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Southeast Asia’s digital leap is reshaping how people move, pay, shop, work and build businesses. In this interview, Grab President and Chief Operating Officer Alex Hungate will reflect on the region’s transformation and digital future. What choices must leaders make to ensure trust accompanies innovation?

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What does it mean to lead with purpose in today’s economy? For JJ Park, CEO of Shinwon Corporation, it means prioritizing sustainability and worker wellbeing in global supply chains. For actress, singer and entrepreneur Maudy Ayunda, it means launching ventures that embody her values and elevate young leaders. Together, they will explore how businesses, from industry giants to startups, can weave circularity into growth and inspire others to scale regenerative systems.

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Cyberspace binds Australia and Southeast Asia in both opportunity and risk. As digital threats grow in scale and sophistication, Indo-Pacific cooperation is increasingly essential to shared security and growth. This interview with Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness, Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator, will highlight how regional partnerships can protect what connects us.

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Cyberattacks harm real people: families cut off from services, nonprofits struggling to support communities and small businesses left vulnerable. Beyond the immediate damage, risks multiply and trust erodes. How are banks, corporations and philanthropies pooling expertise and resources to close the cyber divide? In what ways is AI raising the stakes? This session will spotlight new models of collaboration for building digital resilience and protecting those most at risk.

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As digital payments evolve, so too does their potential to drive inclusive growth across ASEAN and build trust in financial systems. From digital wallets and embedded finance to tokenized assets like stablecoins, innovations are reshaping access to financial services, especially for small businesses and underserved communities. How are new technologies improving financial health and enabling resilience through crisis?

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Investing in an inclusive economy requires more than capital. It demands vision, long-term strategy and active stewardship. In this fireside chat, Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara and Mastercard Vice Chairman Jon Huntsman will discuss how institutional investors are navigating fragmentation and preparing for the future.

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Today, institutional investors, private equity and philanthropic capital are pooling resources. Across ASEAN, blended finance is helping to scale sustainable infrastructure and create quality jobs. How are investors balancing impact depth with financial performance? How are risk frameworks evolving? In this session, global and regional leaders will share how they are reshaping the capital playbook for inclusive growth.

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One of the leading human rights lawyers in the world, Amal Clooney will join Shamina Singh for a conversation on how the law can defend freedom and advance women’s rights. Drawing on her work in more than 40 countries, Clooney will reflect on what it means to wage justice — and why inclusive growth depends on it.

Will Southeast Asia’s AI story be written elsewhere, or authored at home? Across the region, leaders are harnessing talent, datasets and native-language expertise to develop AI solutions like ILMU, Malaysia’s own large language model. This session will examine how governments, the private sector and regional institutions are collaborating to ensure that AI serves, not supplants, local knowledge. How can ASEAN become a global leader in AI that is inclusive, trusted and locally grounded?

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Scaling adoption of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia will take more than technology. It means aligning policy, capital and industry in real time. The transition also requires an ecosystem that balances environmental and financial sustainability. How quickly can governments clear infrastructure roadblocks? How can businesses — some of them shifting from high-margin industries like oil and gas — bet on solutions that cost more today but deliver long-term value? This session will convene industry leaders to assess the lessons, trade-offs and opportunities shaping the region’s EV future.

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The Philippines’ upcoming ASEAN chairmanship offers a thrilling opportunity. Aligning national priorities with shared goals, the country can leverage this moment to promote inclusive growth throughout the region.

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