Nikkei Forum 30th FUTURE OF ASIA | May 29(Thu)-30(Fri), 2025

30TH ANNIVERSARY

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2025.04.22: Information about the speakers is now available.
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Asia’s Challenge in a Turbulent World

After 2024, when many countries and regions experienced elections, the division became more serious, especially in major countries.
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 a state of civil war, an unprecedented major earthquake occurred, and the humanitarian crisis is deepening.
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 22, 2025

*Honorific titles omitted, in no particular order.

*Please be advised that speakers and programs are subject to change.

Thongloun Sisoulith, President, Laos

Thongloun Sisoulith

President, Laos

Surangel Whipps Jr., President, Palau

Surangel Whipps Jr.

President, Palau

Hun Manet, Prime Minister, Cambodia

Hun Manet

Prime Minister, Cambodia

Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus

Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Bangladesh

Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister, Singapore

Gan Kim Yong

Deputy Prime Minister, Singapore

Enrique Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Philippines

Enrique Manalo

Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Philippines

Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thailand

Maris Sangiampongsa

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thailand

Nguyen Chi Dung, Deputy Prime Minister, Vietnam

Nguyen Chi Dung

Deputy Prime Minister, Vietnam

Mahathir bin Mohamad, Former Prime Minister, Malaysia

Mahathir bin Mohamad

Former Prime Minister, Malaysia

Akihiko Nishio, Vice President of Development Finance, The World Bank

Akihiko Nishio

Vice President of Development Finance, The World Bank

Kevin Daly, Co-head of CEEMEA Economics, Goldman Sachs

Kevin Daly

Co-head of CEEMEA Economics, Goldman Sachs

Alexis Crow, Partner, PwC US

Alexis Crow

Partner, PwC US

Yun Duk-min, Former Ambassador to Japan, South Korea

Yun Duk-min

Former Ambassador to Japan, South Korea

Takashi Imamura, President, Marubeni Institute

Takashi Imamura

President, Marubeni Institute

Atsushi Sunami, President, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Atsushi Sunami

President, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Rory Medcalf, Head of College, National Security College, Australian National University

Rory Medcalf

Head of College, National Security College, Australian National University

Harsh V. Pant, Vice President, Observer Research Foundation

Harsh V. Pant

Vice President, Observer Research Foundation

Hal Brands, Professor, Johns Hopkins University

Hal Brands

Professor, Johns Hopkins University

Rumi Aoyama, Professor, Waseda University

Rumi Aoyama

Professor, Waseda University

Kimio Momose, Professor by Special Appointment, Sophia University

Kimio Momose

Professor by Special Appointment, Sophia University

Mayuko Mori, Associate Professor, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University

Mayuko Mori

Associate Professor, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University

Shunsuke Inoue, CEO, Japan Process Mining Technology

Shunsuke Inoue

CEO, Japan Process Mining Technology

Raphaël Ascoli, Co-founder, Housing NOW

Raphaël Ascoli

Co-founder, Housing NOW

Kyaw Zin Latt, Co-founder, Housing NOW

Kyaw Zin Latt

Co-founder, Housing NOW

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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Tickets

Access to live stream

All sessions
*No video archives.

Attending all sessions on-site

Simultaneous interpretation to English will be provided.
Access to live stream

All sessions
Access to full video archives

Available until the end of November 2025
Lunch

Buffet style
Access to FUTURE OF ASIA seminar series

A series of four seminars will be held in Tokyo after the main forum in May. Registration required. Click here for details.
Nikkei Asia subscription (1 year)

*You will receive a 1-year subscription once you register.
Your subscription will start at the beginning of the month following your registration.
You may gift this subscription to someone else.
Instructions will be sent via email.

AGENDA

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WHY ATTEND?

01 Leaders' Real Voices

Hear directly from Asia’s top leaders over the course of two days. Journalists from Nikkei, specialized in reporting across Asian countries, will elicit candid opinions from them. This is an exclusive opportunity to gain firsthand insights and understand the current situation in Asia.

02 Discover Latest Trends

There will be nearly 20 sessions over two days, providing comprehensive coverage of the latest information about Asia. With a 30-year history, this event is highly trusted as a venue for gathering information for government officials, business professionals, and researchers in Asia.

03 Quality Networking

We will provide networking opportunities for you to share what you learn and explore new business possibilities.
*Benefit exclusive to in-person attendees.

“The Forum speakers were much knowledgeable, and helped the audience to understand more about the relations between the countries in the Asia region."

“A great platform to hear different opinion leaders. It gave me a practical chance to broaden my knowledge and keep up with the most recent advancements and trends in Asia."

“The discussions were very impressive and a real eye-opener for many of us."

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