Tuesday October 28th to Friday October 31st in South Korea
Asia Events
Upcoming Events
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October282025External Event
October 28-31: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit
Gyeonggi ProvinceShow more Show lessGyeongju, South Korea " options="['Apple','Google','iCal','Microsoft365','Outlook.com','Yahoo']" timeZone="America/Vancouver" trigger="click" inline listStyle="modal" iCalFileName="Reminder-Event" > For more than 30 years, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit has been the premier business event in the Asia Pacific. This year it will be held in Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 28-31, bringing together over 1,000 C-level executives, thought leaders, and government representatives.
This year’s theme, 'Bridge, Business, Beyond' will focus on opportunities and challenges reshaping global business, including AI and digital innovation, energy transition, and health care. The Summit aims to spark innovative solutions that drive economic growth and regional prosperity.
The Canadian business delegation for the CEO Summit will be led by the Canadian members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), Ms. Jan De Silva and Mr. Joseph Fung, supported by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in our capacity as the Secretariat for ABAC Canada, and in collaboration with the Business Council of Canada.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with government leaders and senior officials from across the APEC region. It also provides a platform to forge strategic partnerships with top executives from leading companies and explore new markets and growth opportunities in the world’s fastest-growing region. Participants will also hear keynote addresses from world leaders.
Recent Events
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September242025Partner Event
September 24-25: Canada-ASEAN Business Forum 2025: Strategic Dialogue for a Stronger Canada-ASEAN Future
September 24-25, 2025
Kuala LumpurShow more Show lessWhere
Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown
APF Canada is proud to be the Knowledge Partner for the Canada-ASEAN Business Council's Business Forum 2025: Strategic Dialogue for a Stronger Canada-ASEAN Future.
In support of Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship and Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Forum will serve as a premier platform to foster dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships between Canadian and ASEAN leaders in business and government.
The Forum will focus on advancing Canada-ASEAN economic engagement and integration under Malaysia's 2025 theme of 'Inclusivity and Sustainability.'
Visit the Forum website for more information and registration.
APF Canada Interactions:
September 24: Pre-Forum Session 3: ASEAN at the Crossroads
- APF Canada’s President and CEO Jeff Nankivell will provide opening remarks.
- APF Canada's Asia Regional Director Barrett Bingley will present a first look at our Investment Monitor Report Year-End Review 2025, with take-aways for ASEAN, during this pre-forum session. APF Canada Senior Fellow (Non-resident) Dr. Tricia Yeoh will discuss Malaysia's ASEAN chair year, and the road ahead for the Philippines as chair in 2026.
September 25: Plenary Session 1: The Future of the the Canada-ASEAN Relationship
- APF Canada's President & CEO Jeff Nankivell is participating as a panellist in a discussion on implications for business in the Canada-ASEAN relationship.
- APF Canada's Asia Regional Director Barrett Bingley will present the key findings of our Digital and AI-enabled Trade report by APF Canada's John H. McArthur Research Fellows Danielle Goldfarb and Dr. Kati Suominen.
- APF Canada’s President and CEO Jeff Nankivell will provide opening remarks.
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September182025APF Canada Event
September 18-19: The Indo-Pacific at a Crossroads: Taking Stock and Charting Future Trajectories
Thursday September 18, 2025 to Friday September 19, 2025
ManilaShow more Show lessWhere
Manila, Philippines
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This is an invitation-only event.
The workshop will bring together experts from across the Indo-Pacific to assess key strategic, economic, and security developments in the region since 2020. Participants will examine the effectiveness of co-operative frameworks, evaluate responses to emerging challenges, and develop actionable insights and strategic priorities to strengthen regional resilience and long-term collaboration.
Supported by APF Canada, this workshop is co-organized by the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) and the Department of International Studies at De La Salle University, Manila. APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this conference.
Read the event brochure here.
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July292025Partner Event
From Eroded Trust to New Opportunity — A Path Forward for Trade
Tuesday July 29, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Singapore Standard Time (SST)
SingaporeShow more Show lessWhere
Seminar Room 3-1
Manasseh Meyer Building
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
The collapse of trust in global trade — driven by the resurgence of protectionism and the weakening of rules-based institutions — has reshaped the global economic landscape. As Mary Ng writes, when trust erodes, trade is no longer a reliable engine of prosperity but a tool of power and unpredictability. Countries like Canada, long champions of open markets and stable rules, have responded by deepening diversification and forging strong alliances, especially in the Indo-Pacific.
Join us for a public lecture, co-organized with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, featuring guest speaker The Honourable Mary Ng, Former Canadian Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill, and chaired by Dr Denis Hew, Senior Research Fellow, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
This event will explore the how Asian businesses can leverage Canada’s stable economic trading framework to co-invest in energy transition technologies, green and digital infrastructure, and supply chain stability.
To RSVP, please register through this link.
Seats are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
