Asia Summit 2026

Global Investors' View: ASEAN (Invite only)

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Despite global volatility, ASEAN economies outperformed IMF growth expectations by 11.9 percent in 2025. The region performed especially well in advanced manufacturing, digital services, tourism, and consumer sectors, while continuing to attract strong foreign direct investment into semiconductors, electronics, electric vehicles, and data center infrastructure. Under the Philippines' chairmanship in 2026, the bloc sought greater unity in regulatory harmonization, infrastructure connectivity, and political and security cooperation. What sectors will drive ASEAN’s growth in the coming decade? What will success look like for ASEAN’s institutions and business leaders? How can ASEAN strengthen global competitiveness while advancing regional unity? 

    Moderator

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    Cesar Purisima

    Senior Global Fellow, Milken Institute; Founding Partner, Ikhlas Capital

    Speakers

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    Wayne Farmer

    President, Canada-ASEAN Business Council
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    Shahin Jammal

    Deputy Group Chief Investments Officer, PNB
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    Martha Sazon

    President and CEO, Mynt (GCash)
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    Travis Sullivan

    President, Southeast Asia, Boeing