Singapore - The 2025 Land-Sea Economic Forum is set to take place on June 12 in Singapore.
Initially planned for 120 participants, the event has already attracted more than 170 confirmed guests from the political, business, and academic sectors in China and abroad. As of June 9, local companies in Singapore were still contacting organizers in hopes of joining the forum.
Ng Ming Liang, Vice President of the Global Enterprises Division at the Singapore Economic Development Board, will make opening remarks.
Organized under the guidance of the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, the forum is co-hosted by the Western China International Communication Organization (WCICO) and CITIC Press Group, with support from China Construction Bank Singapore branch. This year's theme is "Connectivity for Shared Success: Trends and Visions for Chinese Industries Expanding into Southeast Asia."
Held in Singapore - Southeast Asia's most advanced economy—the forum brings together Chinese and international guests to explore new opportunities for Chinese industries expanding into the region, with the aim of fostering deeper economic integration.
The event serves as a parallel session of the 2025 China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor Trade and Financial Conference, forming part of a broader communications matrix that promotes shared resources and complementary agendas.
Top experts to analyze industry trends and the Southeast Asia market outlook
Confirmed attendees include Ng Ming Liang, Vice President of the Global Enterprises Division at the Singapore Economic Development Board; H.E. Mr. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Singapore; Vinothan Tulisinathzan, Counsellor (Investment) and Director at the Malaysian Investment Development Authority; and Chia Caihan, Head of Greater China Capital Markets at the Singapore Exchange.
Keynote speakers include Kishore Mahbubani, a Distinguished Fellow of the Asia Research Institute at NUS and a Former Permanent Representative of Singapore to the United Nations, who will discuss "Addressing Uncertainty - Progress and Prospects of Building a China-ASEAN Community with a Shared Future," highlighting China-Singapore cooperation in reshaping regional value chains.
He Dong, Chief Economist at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), will present the "ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2025." He will highlight the significant and uneven global and regional impacts of increased U.S. tariffs amid rising trade tensions, and analyze how the ASEAN+3 region can reduce dependence on the U.S., leverage domestic demand, and utilize policy space to enhance resilience.
Guan Xin, Vice President of Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd., will present on "Globalization Strategies for Chinese Automobile Brands in 2025: From Product Localization to Ecosystem Expansion," outlining the upgraded path for Chinese automakers' ecosystem-driven globalization.
These speeches will provide insights into the future of China's expanding industrial engagement in ASEAN, encompassing strategic frameworks, market practices, and industrial transformation.
Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow of the Asia Research Institute at NUS and Former Permanent Representative of Singapore to the United Nations, will make a keynote speech.
He Dong, Chief Economist at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), will make a keynote speech.
Guan Xin, Vice President of Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd., will make a keynote speech.
Three roundtables to target Innovation and collaboration
The forum will feature three roundtable discussions focused on current trends. The "AI-Empowered Cross-Border E-Commerce Driving Brand Globalization" roundtable will explore innovative AI applications throughout the cross-border e-commerce value chain. The "New Opportunities and Challenges in Cultural Export" roundtable will bring together cultural industry leaders to discuss new approaches to integrating China-ASEAN cultural consumption. The "Financial Services for China-Singapore Connectivity and ASEAN Market Expansion" roundtable will bring together key leaders to examine how financial services can facilitate regional expansion for Chinese and Singaporean businesses.
Roundtable Ⅰ: AI-Empowered Cross-Border E-Commerce Driving Brand Globalization
Roundtable Ⅱ: New Opportunities and Challenges in Culture Export
Roundtable Ⅲ: Financial Services for China-Singapore Connectivity and ASEAN Market Expansion
Diverse Activities to Deepen Practical Cooperation
During the forum, CITIC Press Group will launch the Chinese and English editions of "HI, I'M CHONGQING" and sign an international copyright cooperation agreement, using culture as a bridge to strengthen cross-border exchanges. The Western China International Communication Organization will also inaugurate the "Bridging News Singapore Station" to further enhance international communication efforts. Additionally, the China Construction Bank Singapore branch will hold the inauguration ceremony for the Vision Foundation.
China Securities will release the report "A New Era of Industrial Revolution and Regional Integration: Southeast Asia Investment Report 2025," offering a comprehensive analysis of Southeast Asia's industrial development trends across macroeconomic fundamentals, regional policies, country-specific industries, and enterprise practices. The report aims to equip Chinese enterprises with data-driven insights and practical solutions for expanding abroad.
Zhu Linning, Vice President, Macro Strategist of the Chief Economist Team, China Securities