Labuan IBFC is delighted to be a sponsor at the China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025, hosted by the South China Morning Post. The event will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 17 February 2025.

This hybrid conference will explore Malaysia’s development as a pivotal player in Southeast Asia, attracting significant investments in infrastructure, technology, and green energy through China’s Belt and Road Initiative. As Malaysia prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, its leadership in fostering regional collaboration and innovation, particularly with key partners like China, will take center stage.

The conference will convene diplomats, business leaders, and government officials to explore transformative opportunities shaping the region’s future. Key topics of discussion include:-

• Deglobilisation vs Outbound Investments: The Presence of China Companies in ASEAN
• Advanced Manufacturing: Southeast Asia's Industrial Evolution and Semiconductor Growth
• AI Innovation: Shaping the Future of ASEAN's Technological Leadership
• Strengthening Economic Synergies: ASEAN and China Partnerships in Technology and Connectivity