Your Next Move in ASEAN: What’s Trending & What You Need to Know

Seminar | Friday, 09 October, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (HKT) | Hong Kong

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Your Next Move in ASEAN: What’s Trending & What You Need to Know

ASEAN offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to diversify, establish regional operations and access new growth markets. But identifying the right market is only the first step. 

Join our ASEAN market leaders and specialists for a special in-person briefing at Ascentium Hong Kong office — and leave with a practical plan for turning opportunity into action.

  • Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
  • Time: 2:00–4:30 PM HKT 
  • Venue: Ascentium Hong Kong Office (16/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong) 

Hear directly from the specialists working with businesses and investors across these markets  all in one room, one afternoon, with time built in for your questions.

Event Agenda

Time

Session

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Arrival & Registration

2:00 – 2:20 PM

ASEAN: Regional Investment Trends & Sectors to Watch
Key trends, emerging opportunities and regional considerations

by Alberto Vettoretti, CEO, ASEAN

(Special Markets)

2:20 – 2:40 PM

Why Vietnam? Growth Sectors & Regulatory Considerations
Investment opportunities and practical considerations for market entry and operations

by Vivie Wei, Vietnam Managing Director

2:40 – 2:50 PM

Coffee Break

2:50 – 3:10 PM

Malaysia: Trending Sectors & Key Compliance Considerations
Market developments, sectors to watch and regulatory considerations

by Quinn Lu, Malaysia Senior Manager of International Business Advisory

3:10 – 3:30 PM

The Philippines: What are the Business Opportunities
Investment trends, business opportunities and compliance priorities by

Sherwin Urbano, Philippines Commercial Director

3:30 – 3:50 PM

Expert Discussion and Q&A

A discussion addressing practical questions around market selection and operating considerations across ASEAN, with audience interaction and Q&A. Moderated by Alberto

3:50 – 4:30 PM

Networking & Closing

 

What You Will Take Away

✔ First-hand insights into trending sectors 

✔ Practical compliance considerations 

✔ Direct access to market specialists 

✔ A broader Southeast Asia perspective 

Who Should Attend

This session is particularly relevant for: 

✔ Singaporean SMEs and corporates planning Vietnam expansion

✔ Business owners and senior executives evaluating Southeast Asia expansion 

✔ Companies considering new investment or market-entry opportunities 

✔Finance, tax, legal, HR and compliance professionals supporting Southeast Asia operations

Registration Notes

This seminar is free of charge, but advance registration is required. As seats are limited, registrations are subject to confirmation by the organizing team. 

We encourage you to submit any relevant questions you would like the speaker to answer at the session hongkong@ascentium.com.

 

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Managing Partner
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Country Director, Vietnam
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Senior Manager, International Business Advisory

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