SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 — China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) successfully held the 3rd China–Southeast Asia Economic and Finance Forum 2025 on July 15. The Ambassador of China to Singapore, H.E. Cao Zhongming, delivered a keynote speech at the event. Nearly 300 attendees, including government officials, institutional investors, business executives, and CICC representatives from across Asia, participated in the forum. The forum, themed “The Great Rewiring: China–Southeast Asia Pivot in a Realigning Global Economy”, provided a high-level platform for discussion and collaboration on macroeconomic trends, regional investment opportunities, and cross-border capital flows between China and Southeast Asia.
H.E. Cao Zhongming, the Chinese Ambassador to Singapore, stressed China’s commitment to openness and cooperation in order to advance globalization. He stated that China is eager to work closely with ASEAN, guided by the principles of “amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness,” to deepen mutual benefits and jointly foster regional prosperity and global development.
Liang Dongqing, a Member of CICC’s Management Committee, mentioned in her opening remarks that the theme of this year’s forum is inspired by the “great rewiring” of the global economy. She noted that Southeast Asia is the preferred destination for A-share listed manufacturing companies expanding abroad, underscoring the strong partnership and interdependence between China and the region. Stephen Ng, Head of CICC Southeast Asia and South Asia and CEO of CICC Singapore, told the audience that the annual forum has tracked the evolution of connectivity between China and Southeast Asia—from its inception three years ago to its current rapid development, which has significantly reshaped and strengthened regional economic ties.
Other keynote speakers included Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI and Chairman of Sinovation Ventures, who stated that generative AI will greatly enhance economic productivity. Professor Bert Hofman of the East Asian Institute of the National University of Singapore highlighted that China’s ongoing investments in research and technology have effectively optimized its export structure, while two-way direct investment between China and ASEAN has continued to deepen.
Throughout the day, the Forum included keynote addresses and detailed discussions across various panels and sub-forums. Guest speakers and experts provided insights on a wide range of topics, including supply chain reconfiguration, emerging investment trends in China, the evolution of consumer markets, market strategy, the global expansion of AI, strategic asset allocation, exchange rate outlook, and the synergy between Chinese innovation and Southeast Asia’s economic transformation.
The Forum further solidified CICC’s presence in Southeast Asia and supported the firm’s efforts to capitalize on new opportunities arising from stronger economic ties and increased capital flows between China and the region. Looking forward, CICC will continue to broaden its network and business operations across Southeast Asia, strengthen its partnerships with local entities, and facilitate cross-border investment and capital market integration, thereby contributing to regional financial development.
About CICC
China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK) was founded in 1995. Our professional services experience includes leading many significant transactions, demonstrating our deep involvement in China’s economic reform and development. Our vision is to become a leading international investment bank. As an investment bank rooted in China with a global reach, CICC continues to provide first-class financial services through its extensive network and exceptional cross-border capabilities to help our clients achieve their strategic development goals.
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