Signature Events 2026–2027

A calendar for regional business engagement

Typical format: partner introductions, moderated business forum, and networking with light refreshments. Programmes, speakers and dates may change.

18
Mar
2027
Tentative

ABIX 2 — From Market Entry to Regional Growth: Building Business in ASEAN

Market entry, Asian expansion and cross-border partnerships.

17
Jun
2027
Tentative

ABIX 3 — Capital Meets Opportunity: Funding Business Growth in Malaysia and ASEAN

Growth, funding readiness and engagement with capital providers.

14
Oct
2027
Tentative

ABIX 4 — Beyond Borders: Partnerships, M&A and the Next Wave of ASEAN Opportunities

Strategic alliances, M&A and regional growth.

Inaugural ABIX Event

Following our 11th Anniversary Gala, Asia CEO Community invites you to the next chapter of regional engagement:

Malaysia Budget 2027: Turning Policy into Business Opportunities

An exclusive afternoon of dialogue with regional business leaders and investors on how businesses can turn national economic priorities into actionable strategies and growth opportunities.

Date
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Kuala Lumpur / Petaling Jaya
(exact venue sent upon confirmation)
Capacity
Exclusive networking, limited to 40 pax
Fee
RM80

Connect with regional leaders, exchange perspectives, and discover opportunities that turn policy into business outcomes.

Register Now Fee: RM80

For sponsorship and further enquiries: woon@asiaceo.club

Programme

The Agenda

People

Featured Hosts

Gary Lam

Gary Lam

Global President, Asia CEO Community

Dato' Vimmy Yap

Dato' Vimmy Yap

Founder & Managing Partner, Strategic Vantage PLT
(Formerly known as Start Now PLT)

Moderator

Guiding the dialogue

Prof. Dr. Ong Kian Ming

Prof. Dr. Ong Kian Ming

Executive Director of RGE Malaysia
Former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI)

Prof. Dr. Ong Kian Ming is a Malaysian economist, academic and former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (2018–2020). He currently serves as Executive Director of RGE Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at Taylor's University. He previously served two terms as a Member of Parliament (2013–2022), was a board member of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and worked as a consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He holds a PhD in Political Science from Duke University, an MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge, and a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Panel Speakers

Business forum panellists

Matthew Barsing

Matthew Barsing

Managing Director, Partnerships, FSR Group

Australian business leader and investment specialist based in Malaysia since 2001. Former Head of FDI at MDEC. Author of Unleashing Malaysia's Economic Potential: A Strategic Guide for Investors & Business Leaders; writes and speaks on FDI, ASEAN opportunities and Malaysia's competitiveness.

Song Liew

Song Liew

Founder, ANC Group

Chartered Accountant and licensed tax agent experienced in taxation, financial advisory, compliance and cross-border business. Founder of ANC Group, with a presence in Malaysia and Singapore; recognised speaker and trainer who has collaborated with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia.

Asia Business & Investment Exchange inaugural event banner — headline over the gala crowd, with speakers Matthew Barsing, Song Liew and Prof. Dr. Ong Kian Ming

What to expect

Focused, curated and actionable

Partner introductions Moderated business forum Networking Light refreshments

Illustrative imagery; not documentary event photography. Programmes, speakers and dates may change.

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