Gulf-ASEAN Exchange

Gulf-ASEAN Exchange We spotlight trade, investment, and cultural flows across this fast-growing corridor.
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The 2026 geopolitical conflict in the Middle East extends far beyond crude oil.It is actively threatening Southeast Asia...
19/05/2026

The 2026 geopolitical conflict in the Middle East extends far beyond crude oil.
It is actively threatening Southeast Asia's food security through critical energy and fertiliser supply chains.

With 20-30% of global oil and LNG locked, and approximately 33% of globally traded fertilisers halted at the Strait of Hormuz, the region is facing an unprecedented logistical shock. Because roughly 50% of food production costs are intrinsically tied to energy prices, the rapid +50% surge in urea prices is triggering a severe chain reaction.

From high export risks threatening Thailand and Vietnam to severe import cost vulnerabilities in Indonesia and the Philippines, ASEAN's structural dependence on imported nitrogen exposes the entire region to systemic inflation. Surviving this disruption requires immediate strategic pivots, such as pooling regional purchases and accelerating regenerative agriculture.

This year feels different.As we celebrate with our loved ones, many are still navigating uncertainty and hardship elsewh...
20/03/2026

This year feels different.

As we celebrate with our loved ones, many are still navigating uncertainty and hardship elsewhere. A reminder that beyond the festivities, Raya calls for humility, gratitude, and compassion beyond our immediate circles.

May we carry forward the spirit of Ramadan in how we live, work, and show up for others.

أهلاً وسهلاً يا رمضان 🌙‏A month that reminds us to slow down, reset intentions, and return to what truly matters.‏For ma...
17/02/2026

أهلاً وسهلاً يا رمضان 🌙

‏A month that reminds us to slow down, reset intentions, and return to what truly matters.

‏For many of us, work continues as usual. But the rhythm changes. Patience deepens, conversations become more intentional, and time with family and community takes centre stage.

‏To friends, partners, and colleagues observing or working alongside those who are fasting, a little understanding goes a long way this month.

‏May Ramadan bring clarity, barakah, and ease to us all.
‏Ramadan Mubarak.

What looked like a Chinese New Year dinner was actually something more.Last Friday’s Saudi–Singapore Community Lo Hei, o...
17/02/2026

What looked like a Chinese New Year dinner was actually something more.

Last Friday’s Saudi–Singapore Community Lo Hei, organised by Tonya Tan, founder of World Future Enterprises, brought together founders, advisors, and operators actively exploring opportunities between Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Less networking, more honest conversations about what it really takes to enter a new market.

A reminder that cross-border corridors rarely begin with announcements.
They begin with trust, repeated conversations, and shared tables.

Read more on Gulf–ASEAN Exchange.

14/02/2026

Most people visit Dubai for a few days.
Some decide to figure out how business actually works here.

Khairul Anuar shares what Southeast Asian entrepreneurs often get wrong when entering a new market and why relationships matter more than strategy decks.

Because expanding overseas isn’t about arriving.
It’s about learning how to belong.

09/02/2026

Markets can be studied.
Regulations can be learned.
But culture is felt.

In cross-border work, what truly connects markets isn’t speed or scale. It’s understanding how people think, decide, and trust.

This is where real exchange begins.

Standing at Fujairah Fort, you’re reminded that trade routes were never just about goods. They were about people, protection, and trust.

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يمكن دراسة الأسواق.
ويمكن تعلّم القوانين.
لكن الثقافة تُحَسّ.

في العمل العابر للحدود، ما يربط الأسواق حقاً ليس السرعة ولا الحجم،
بل فهم كيف يفكّر الناس، وكيف يقرّرون، ومن يثقون به.

هنا يبدأ التبادل الحقيقي.

وأنت تقف عند حصن الفجيرة، تتذكّر أن طرق التجارة لم تكن يوماً عن السلع فقط،
بل عن الناس، والحماية، والثقة

G*E focuses on five key areas where cross-border barriers are more human than technical.These areas are shaped by trust,...
27/01/2026

G*E focuses on five key areas where cross-border barriers are more human than technical.
These areas are shaped by trust, judgment, and relationships — factors that often determine whether opportunities move forward or stall.

Our focus areas:
• Islamic finance
• Property and real assets
• Technology and AI
• Human capital and education
• Creative economy and culture

Rather than large-scale infrastructure or state-led sectors that require heavy capital and policy access, G*E concentrates on areas where founders, SMEs, and practitioners can engage meaningfully across the Gulf–ASEAN corridor.

Our aim is to lower barriers to cross-border engagement by building clarity, context, and connection where it matters most.

For organisations aligned with these areas, we are open to structured partnerships and programme collaboration.

The Saudi–Singapore corridor is opening up, but meaningful collaboration goes beyond transactions.Before partnerships, t...
21/01/2026

The Saudi–Singapore corridor is opening up, but meaningful collaboration goes beyond transactions.

Before partnerships, there must be trust.
Before deals, there must be conversation.

is bringing together the Saudi and Singapore community to open the year with conversation, connection, and shared perspective.

Details in the next slide.
By invitation only.

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