C asean Forum 2025: Future of ASEAN Amid Geoeconomic Tensions
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On 1 August 2025, the C asean Auditorium at CW Tower, Ratchadapisek Road, was filled with insights as we celebrated ASEAN’s 58th anniversary and C asean’s 10th anniversary with the C asean Forum 2025: “Future of ASEAN: Empowering Growth Amid Geoeconomic Tensions.”
The Forum brought together leaders, changemakers, and experts from across the region to explore how ASEAN can navigate global challenges while driving inclusive and sustainable growth.
Highlights from the Forum
Panel Discussion — ASEAN’s Resilience: Challenges and Opportunities*
The session explored the region’s economic vulnerabilities, resilience opportunities, and pathways forward amid shifting geoeconomic landscapes, with distinguished panelists:
Ms. Melinda Good, Division Director for Thailand and Myanmar, World Bank
Mr. Colin Chen, Head of Sustainable Finance Department, Asia Pacific, MUFG
Mr. Isada Hiranwiwatkul, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Bangkok, BCG
Moderator: Mr. Piyachart Isarabhakdee, Chair, BRANDi Institute of Systematic Transformation (BiOST)
Insight Talk — Empowering ASEAN’s Future: Real-World Insights
This series highlighted real-world examples and practical approaches to building a future-ready ASEAN amid shifting geoeconomic landscapes, with distinguished speakers:
Insight Talk 1: “From Sea to Shelf: ASEAN Sustainable Seafood Supply Chains” by Mr. Prad Kerdpairoj, Director of Sustainability for Pet, Feed & Marine Ingredients, Thai Union Group
Insight Talk 2: “Empowering ASEAN Communities for a Resilient Tomorrow” by Ms. Ada Chirapaisarnkul, CEO, Taejai
Insight Talk 3: “Tech-Driven Resilience: Strengthening ASEAN’s Future Through Innovation” by Ms. Rassarin Chinnachodteeranun, CEO, ListenField
It was a day of connection, reflection, and forward-looking dialogue— leaving all of us inspired and prepared to turn the insights shared into meaningful action.
Thank you to all our distinguished guests, participants, and partners for making the C asean Forum 2025 a success.
Together, we continue shaping a resilient and future-ready ASEAN.
