ASEAN, China, and GCC Unite to Attract Strategic Investments

Kuala Lumpur hosted the ASEAN-China-GCC summit on May 27, 2025. The focus was on attracting foreign investment by highlighting each nation's economic strengths. Professor Dr. Ahmad Razman Abdul Latiff of Putra Business School stressed the need for "smart" investment strategies, tailored to each country's economic strengths. He emphasized the importance of reducing bureaucracy and improving infrastructure to encourage trade within ASEAN. Dr. Chris Daniel Wong, Chairman of the Malaysian Digital Trade Association, noted China's role as an industrial powerhouse and the potential for joint initiatives, particularly in intellectual property sharing. The summit demonstrated a united front among ASEAN, China, and GCC nations, signaling a promising future for regional economic growth.