CICC successfully held the 4th China–Southeast Asia Economic and Finance Forum in Singapore on July 7, 2026. Under the theme "Redefining Capital Flows and Supply Chain Synergy," the forum brought together over 200 government officials, institutional investors, business leaders, and CICC representatives. The discussions focused on the macroeconomic outlook for China and Southeast Asia, investment opportunities, cross-border capital flows, and supply chain collaboration.

Liang Dongqing, Member of CICC’s Management Committee, Secretary to the Board of Directors, and President of CICC International, delivered the opening speech. She highlighted China’s economic resilience and identified artificial intelligence, innovative pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing as new growth engines. Liang emphasized CICC’s commitment to its philosophy of "Chinese Roots, International Reach," acting as a bridge for Chinese companies pursuing globalization and for international partners entering Asia’s capital markets.

H.E. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of China to Singapore, provided a keynote address. He noted that the world is entering a period of turbulence and transformation, requiring solidarity, openness, and cooperation to address development risks. Cao stated that China’s economy is making steady progress and that the foundation for trade and financial cooperation between China and Southeast Asia is solid, with significant room for future collaboration.

Michael Syn, President of SGX Group, also delivered a keynote speech. He observed that global capital markets are undergoing a structural shift, with capital moving toward markets offering stability, trust, and sustainable returns. Syn highlighted that the China–Southeast Asia corridor reflects this trend, with RMB financing seeing broader adoption in regional trade, infrastructure, and liquidity management.

Stephen Ng, Head of CICC Southeast Asia and South Asia and CEO of CICC Singapore, addressed the audience on ASEAN’s growing global significance. He noted that as China advances into electric vehicles, semiconductors, and renewable energy, ASEAN is emerging as a natural partner due to its critical minerals, manufacturing capacity, and expanding consumer market.

Other speakers included Reza Yamora Siregar, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Danantara Indonesia, who shared insights on the global macro outlook, and Kevin Liu, Chief Offshore China and Overseas Strategist of CICC Research, who discussed China’s growth divide and future market opportunities. The forum featured panel discussions on commodity cycles, RMB financing strategies, China’s quant landscape, agentic AI, ASEAN’s "neutrality alpha," cross-border supply chains 3.0, and equity market strategy.

The event served to strengthen CICC’s presence in Southeast Asia and support its efforts to capture opportunities from deepening economic ties between China and the region. CICC plans to expand its network and business activities in Southeast Asia, enhance cooperation with local partners, and facilitate cross-border investment and capital market integration.