Asia Future Summit

Asean must deepen integration as its export-led model loses steam: Panellists at Asia Future Summit

This comes amid US tariffs, technological disruption and the rise of artificial intelligence

Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung at a speech and dialogue session moderated by Lianhe Zaobao editor Goh Sin Teck during the Asia Future Summit.

Besides stewardship, enterprise is also important for Singapore: Ong Ye Kung

Biggest challenge for the current generation is to understand how the environment has shifted

Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam speaking at a dialogue moderated by ST editor Jaime Ho during the Asia Future Summit on Oct 9.

Foreign interference, misinformation test Singapore’s unity: Shanmugam

Singaporeans’ views on foreign conflicts stem from media exposure, as well as racial and religious ties

From left: Dr Ng Chin Siau, founder of Q&M Dental Group (Singapore); Esther Teo, Director, Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Programme Office, Economic Development Board; Tan Chor Sen, CEO, OCBC Malaysia; Lee Ting Han, Chairman, Johor State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee; Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad, Johor State Economic and Investment Adviser; and moderator Shen Yue, Business Editor, Lianhe Zaobao.

Johor-Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with 2-in-1 appeal

It could serve as a catalyst for Singapore, Malaysia firms to expand their presence in the region

The panel discussion on consumer trends at Asia Future Summit 2025, from left: Cheryl Cheong of Samsung Electronics Singapore, Li Simeng of Chagee and Lien Choong Luen of Gojek. The panel discussion was moderated by Jeremy Au Yong, associate editor of The Straits Times.

Consumers driven by gratification and experience, not just cost, say Asian brand leaders

Samsung, Chagee and Gojek executives say consumers will still pay for the right experiences

From left: Jeff Johnson, managing director of Asean in Amazon Web Services; Ye Gang, chief operating officer and co-founder, Sea; Tan Teck Long, deputy chief executive, OCBC; and Anita Gabriel, deputy news editor, BT, who moderated the session.

The new Asian playbook: Industry leaders weigh in on competing in AI and green

Artificial intelligence creates huge value, but the region’s challenge lies in boosting its own relevance among the larger players

OCBC's Tan Teck Long says: "If the earlier era was an economic pring, are we now heading into a gloomy winter? Or could it be a bright summer instead"?

Clear pathways to growth and prosperity in Asia amid global uncertainty: OCBC’s Tan Teck Long

The ‘golden era of globalisation’ now feels like a distant memory, says the bank’s deputy CEO 

Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (left) speaking during a fireside chat with Business Times editor Chen Huifen at the Asia Future Summit 2025 on Oct 8.

Singapore and Malaysia better as friends than enemies, says Malaysia’s Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul

Zafrul calls for stronger Singapore-Malaysia ties and deeper Asean unity amid global competition

Founder and chairman of Minor International William Heinecke (left) kicked off the two-day Asia Future Summit with a discussion moderated by ST senior columnist Ravi Velloor.

Hospitality giant Minor not slowing down in Thailand despite instability, remains focused on Asia

Heinecke holds faith that given time, Thailand’s economy will recover its leading position within Asean

This year's edition of the premier thought leadership conference will take place at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore from Oct 8 to 9.

Asia Future Summit exclusive: Business leaders to reveal playbook on how firms can leverage, lead Asia’s charge

The session will feature Sea co-founder Gang Ye, OCBC deputy CEO Tan Teck Long and AWS’ Asean chief Jeff Johnson