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The Asia New Vision Forum 2025, themed “Charting the Future Amid Uncertainty,” provides a platform to amplify Asian voices and address regional concerns. Focusing on geopolitics, technological evolution and green transition, the forum offers insights and actionable perspectives often missing in global summits, fostering dialogue and cross-border collaboration for business leaders.

Weekend Long Read: China’s Pivot to Consumption Amid Export, Property Strains
Economists analyze the push for ‘domestic circulation,’ industrial upgrading and the critical window to rebalance the world’s second-largest economy

Trade War Monitor, Sept. 22: Fragile Optimism as TikTok Deal Takes Shape
A phone call between Xi and Trump signals a breakthrough on TikTok, but Beijing’s new antitrust probe into Nvidia shows the U.S.-China trade war is far from over

Weekend Long Read: Lawrence Summers and Caixin’s Hu Shuli Discuss U.S.’ Tariff War
At the Asia New Vision Forum in Singapore, the former U.S. treasury chief called on Beijing and Washington to have mutual understanding of each other’s ‘red lines’ and offer ‘strategic reassurance’ to avoid risk of conflict

CX Daily: Chinese Ex-Employee of U.S. Hedge Fund Two Sigma Faces Fraud Charges
China escalates antitrust scrutiny of Nvidia over Mellanox deal.

Asia’s Green Transition Needs More Investment, Policy Support, Industry Leaders Say
Limited funding, inadequate government support and gaps in carbon accounting are hindering climate efforts, speakers said at the Asia New Vision Forum

CX Daily: Why Modi Won’t Play Cowboys and Indians With Trump, Opting Instead for Strategic Autonomy
Top Chinese and U.S. officials are set to meet in Spain this weekend. China ousts four more senior generals from its national legislature.

Trade War Monitor, Sept. 15: China, U.S. Find Common Ground on TikTok in Madrid Talks
As U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Madrid, Washington’s aggressive tariff strategy is pushing allies like India away and fueling calls for regional independence from the superpower rivalry

EV Suppliers Must Innovate and Find a Niche to Survive, Insiders Say
Firms need to cut costs and differentiate their offerings amid the industry’s brutal competition, panelists tell the Asia New Vision Forum

Chinese Sportswear Brand Anta to Open 1,000 Southeast Asia Stores
Company’s global strategy is moving from acquiring foreign brands to bringing its portfolio to overseas markets, executive tells Asia New Vision Forum

AI’s Potential Is Being Curbed by Lack of Trust and Talent, Experts Say
Fundamental challenges in areas like data integration are also holding back investment in areas like humanoid robotics and AI agents, according to panelists at the Asia New Vision Forum

AI Offers Hope for Growth, but Global ‘Disorder’ Poses Major Risks, Lawrence Summers Says
At Asia New Vision Forum, the former U.S. Treasury chief said the U.S. tariff strategy has been pursued ‘quite unwisely,’ urging Washington and Beijing to offer ‘strategic reassurance’ to manage tensions

Indo-Pacific to Shape America’s Future, Kevin Rudd Says
At Asia New Vision Forum, Australia’s top envoy to the U.S. argues that while a military conflict over Taiwan is ‘entirely avoidable,’ it requires managed competition and clear red lines as the Trump administration makes the region its top priority

CX Daily: Stability, Openness and Inclusiveness Are Key to an ‘Asian Century,’ Singapore Deputy PM Says
The Asia New Vision Forum 2025 kicks off. China’s homegrown C909 regional jet lands its fourth overseas customer.

Stability, Openness and Inclusiveness Are Key to an ‘Asian Century,’ Singapore Deputy PM Says
At Asia New Vision Forum, Gan Kim Yong outlined three strategies for the region to navigate a fragmented world: maintaining stability, deepening economic integration and leveraging its diversity