Summary Report Released: Canada-ASEAN Business Forum 2025
- Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC)
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The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) has released the Summary Report of the Canada-ASEAN Business Forum 2025, developed in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APFC). The report captures key discussions, insights, and takeaways from CABC’s flagship Forum held in Kuala Lumpur on September 24–25, 2025.
Held as an official side event of the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and endorsed by Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the Forum convened senior leaders from government, business, and research communities across Canada and ASEAN to explore practical pathways for advancing trade, investment, and long-term economic partnership.
The report highlights:
New momentum in Canada-ASEAN economic relations amid progressing ACAFTA negotiations.
Opportunities across priority sectors including energy, agri-food, digital services, infrastructure, and supply chains.
Strategies for strengthening resilient supply chains, energy security, food security, and sustainable development.
The importance of long-term presence, trusted partnerships, and bankable projects in ASEAN markets.
Featuring perspectives from 55 speakers and insights from nearly 300 participants, the report is designed as a practical reference for businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders seeking to translate strategic frameworks into actionable commercial opportunities. It also includes further reading and curated resources recommended by APFC, providing additional context to support informed engagement with ASEAN markets.