Malaysia

2025

Fostering inclusive and sustainable growth for Asean

July 28, 2025

Securities Commission Malaysia, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Synopsis

As Malaysia takes on the Asean chairmanship in 2025 under the theme of ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’, it does so amid rising global polarisation – marked by rising trade tensions and deepening political, economic and social divisions that threaten to disrupt global supply chains and strain regional relations.

In this climate, multilateralism has never been more important, and Asean is uniquely positioned to lead in addressing the region’s sustainable development challenges and shaping its role in the global landscape.

The bloc will require US$1.5 trillion in investments by 2030 to support its transition to a net zero economy and sustainable finance will be central to achieving this vision. Asean has made significant strides – from expanding green finance instruments to attract investments, to enhancing regional grid connectivity, mandating sustainability disclosure standards and launching initiatives such as the Asean Common Carbon Framework.

As the region continues to invest in sustainable infrastructure, new economic opportunities are emerging across industries. Robust regulatory frameworks are however required to ensure the long-term wellbeing of communities and the protection of natural ecosystems amid rapid development.

How will Asean strengthen its frameworks to bridge the trillion-dollar finance gap amid global uncertainties?

Meanwhile, Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), alongside the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan, will further outline an ambitious agenda to accelerate the country’s vision of a low-carbon and resource efficient economy. Amid this evolving landscape, how can policymakers and business leaders best respond to the emerging opportunities?  

Join us for Unlocking capital for sustainability 2025 – Malaysia as we convene key decision-makers and stakeholders to explore the solutions needed to implement Asean’s vision for the future.

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Agenda

8:30

Registration

9:30

Welcome remarks

10:30

Tea break

10:45

Opening plenary – Transition finance: Rewiring the financial system for greener economies

11:35

Plenary 2 – Intersecting forces: AI, data and the energy transition

12:30

Lunch

13:30

Plenary debate – This house believes that government should take the lead in driving biodiversity financing

14:20

Board conversation – Strengthening corporate leadership and sustainability in a shifting world

14:50

Tea break

15:05

Breakout session 1 – The new norm: Navigating current and emerging trends in sustainability reporting

15:05

Breakout session 2 – Scaling carbon removal technologies to enable the net zero transition

16:00

Closing plenary – Inclusivity and sustainability: Prioritising marginalised communities in climate adaptation and resilience

16:50

Closing keynote address and remarks

17:00

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