Canada-ASEAN Business Forum 2025

Introduction

In support of Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) is proud to host its flagship Canada-ASEAN Business Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This flagship event serves as a premier platform to foster dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships between Canadian and ASEAN leaders in business and government. It aims to deepen connections across sectors critical to Canada-ASEAN trade and investment, including investments, energy transition, agriculture, digital economy, and infrastructure.

The Forum will focus on advancing Canada-ASEAN economic engagement and integration, particularly in support of Malaysia’s pivotal role as ASEAN Chair under the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. 

Objectives

• Advance economic integration and trade connectivity between Canada and ASEAN: Support the ongoing trade negotiations for an ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA).

• Promote dialogue and identify priority areas for collaboration: Provide a platform to discuss pressing issues and opportunities in Canada-ASEAN economic corridors.

• Showcase opportunities and foster partnerships: Educate senior leaders of opportunities for deeper economic integration and highlight Canada’s value as a trusted partner.

• Facilitate senior-level networking: Enable impactful interactions between top government and business decision-makers in Canada and ASEAN.

• Strengthen CABC community: Deliver value and opportunities to CABC members through curated content and exclusive access to industry insights.