Theme of the forum
Empowering Asia’s Future – Advancing Together from Sarawak
The 2023 Advancing Asia Economic Forum aims to bring together government, businesses, investors, think tanks, corporate and chamber leaders to create a more prosperous and closely connected platform for economic cooperation in Asia.
OBJECTIVE
Integration:
Facilitate collaboration and strengthen partnerships between the Sarawak government, Asian enterprises, investors, and business chambers, fostering interactive and strategic partnerships.
Investment:
Introduce potential projects and plans by the Sarawak government, enabling effective dialogues between investors and businesses to explore the full potential of investment in Sarawak and the Asian market.
Innovation:
Promote knowledge exchange and innovative ideas, providing valuable insights into emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and strategies to adapt to the dynamic economic landscape in Asia.
Incubator:
Nurture emerging talents in the business community and provide opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs to interact with potential investors, mentors, and industry leaders, stimulating economic vitality.
Intelligence:
Discuss the latest applications and developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complement the five major forum topics, promoting the intelligent transformation and innovative development of Asia’s economy.
Malaysia Hwang Chamber of Commerce (MHCC), as the host organization, aims to establish networking opportunities, information channels, and serve as a platform for promotion.
The forum is a result of the fruitful visit by Prof Dr. Ng Po Kok, the President of Malaysia Hwang Chamber of Commerce, and his delegation to various cities in Sarawak in mid-August 2022, where they received official support from the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism to organize this business summit.
Guest of Opening
The Forum
The Premier Of Sarawak
The Right Honourable
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari
Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Guest of Opening
The Gala Dinner
The Deputy Premier Of Sarawak
Yang Berhormat Professor Dato Seri Dr. Sim Kui Hian