Asia’s Challenge in a Turbulent World
After 2024, when many countries and regions experienced elections, the world is facing greater uncertainty.
The imposition of “Trump tariffs” has shaken the free trade system that
underpins economic growth in Asia, and in South Korea, the impeachment
of the president and the upcoming election have brought about a rapidly
changing situation. In Myanmar, which is in the midst of armed civil
conflict, a humanitarian crisis is looming after a major earthquake.
In 2025, which continues to be a year of upheaval, we will discuss
measures for Asia to work together to achieve prosperity and growth.
About
FUTURE OF ASIA is an international
gathering where political, economic, and academic leaders from the
Asia-Pacific region offer their opinions frankly and freely on regional
issues and the role of Asia in the world. Held by Nikkei every year
since 1995, it is considered to be one of the most important global
forums in Asia.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the forum. We
are looking forward to your participation in the commemorative
gathering.
SPEAKERS
*As of April 30, 2025
*Honorific titles omitted, in no particular order.
*Please be advised that speakers and programs are subject to change.
Thongloun Sisoulith
President, Laos
Surangel Whipps Jr.
President, Palau
Hun Manet
Prime Minister, Cambodia
Muhammad Yunus
Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Bangladesh
Gan Kim Yong
Deputy Prime Minister, Singapore
Enrique Manalo
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Philippines
Maris Sangiampongsa
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
Nguyen Chi Dung
Deputy Prime Minister, Vietnam
Mahathir bin Mohamad
Former Prime Minister, Malaysia
Akihiko Nishio
Vice President of Development Finance, The World Bank
Kevin Daly
Co-head of CEEMEA Economics, Goldman Sachs
Alexis Crow
Partner, PwC US
Yun Duk-min
Former Ambassador to Japan, South Korea
Takashi Imamura
President, Marubeni Institute
Atsushi Sunami
President, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Rory Medcalf
Head of College, National Security College, Australian National University
Harsh V. Pant
Vice President, Observer Research Foundation
Hal Brands
Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Rumi Aoyama
Professor, Waseda University
Kimio Momose
Professor by Special Appointment, Sophia University
Hiroki Sekine
Managing Executive Officer, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Sharon Seah
Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Mayuko Mori
Associate Professor, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University
Shunsuke Inoue
CEO, Japan Process Mining Technology
Raphaël Ascoli
Co-founder, Housing NOW
Kyaw Zin Latt
Co-founder, Housing NOW
Kazumasa Iwata
President, Japan Center for Economic Research
Robin Harding
Asia Editor, The Financial Times
- Date
- May 29 (Thu), 30 (Fri), 2025
- Venue
- Tokyo (Specific venue will be announced to in-person pass holders only)
- Organizer
- Nikkei Inc.
- Sponsors
- PwC Fumakilla
- Supported by
- ASEAN-Japan Centre
- Academic Partner
- Sophia University
- Official Media
- Nikkei Asia
- Media Partner
- Financial Times (U.K.), Yicai Media Group (China), People's Daily (China), Hindustan Times (India), Kompas (Indonesia), JoongAng Ilbo (South Korea), Maeil Business Newspaper (South Korea), New Straits Times (Malaysia), CNBC Asia Pacific (Singapore), The Straits Times (Singapore), Bangkok Post (Thailand), Vietnam News Agency (Vietnam)
- Contact
- Secretariat of 30th FUTURE OF ASIA reg_foa2025@creative-net.co.jp
- For Press & Media
- Registration and permission by the organizer
are required for media coverage. Please contact the Press Desk of 30th
FUTURE OF ASIA.
press_foa2025@creative-net.co.jp
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