What To Know
- Organized by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the upcoming forum will be held at The Ritz Carlton at One Bangkok Hotel in Bangkok on August 19, drawing over 500 senior business leaders, policymakers, and influential stakeholders from across ASEAN, China, and beyond.
- This marks the second time the SRBF is to be held in Bangkok, signaling Thailand’s growing influence as a hub for regional dialogue and cross-border cooperation.
Nikhil Prasad
Bangkok Business Events: Regional Momentum Builds in Thai Capital
Bangkok is set to host one of Southeast Asia’s most anticipated business gatherings as the Singapore Regional Business Forum (SRBF) makes its highly strategic forum in Thailand. Organized by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the upcoming forum will be held at The Ritz Carlton at One Bangkok Hotel in Bangkok on August 19, drawing over 500 senior business leaders, policymakers, and influential stakeholders from across ASEAN, China, and beyond.
This Bangkok Business Events report comes at a time when geopolitical and economic rebalancing in Asia demands stronger regional partnerships. The SRBF, now in its seventh edition, is themed “Advancing Regional Business Growth Amid Global Uncertainty.” It aims to foster deeper economic connectivity, accelerate digital transformation, and promote investment opportunities throughout ASEAN.
This marks the second time the SRBF is to be held in Bangkok, signaling Thailand’s growing influence as a hub for regional dialogue and cross-border cooperation. With Bangkok already serving as the headquarters for many regional enterprises and the ASEAN Secretariat’s strategic pivot to sustainability, the timing and location of the forum could not be more fitting.
Top-level discussions will feature keynote addresses from leading officials and business leaders. Sessions will tackle pressing business topics, including tariff issues, resilient supply chains, finance, and ASEAN-China synergies, while highlighting collaborative case studies that demonstrate the power of regional unity.
Private Sector Meets Policy on Neutral Ground
One of the hallmarks of the SRBF is its role as a neutral yet dynamic platform where business and government leaders meet to shape actionable outcomes. The Bangkok edition is expected to see several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed, driving forward real-world partnerships in innovation, fintech, and infrastructure.
The Singapore Business Federation’s decision to bring the forum again to Bangkok reflects a deeper alignment with Thailand’s digital economy and its development model. With Thailand’s Board of Investment actively courting regional investors, this event represents a timely opportunity for local entrepreneurs and multinationals to network, collaborate, and expand.
The presence of Singapore’s business elite combined with Thai industry titans under one roof could very well redefine how regional trade forums are hosted going forward. For Bangkok, this is more than an event—it’s a statement of regional relevance.
Thailand’s growing prominence in ASEAN’s economic landscape is undeniable. By hosting the Singapore Regional Business Forum, the nation solidifies its role as a convening point for Southeast Asia’s public-private powerhouses. The outcomes from this gathering will likely reverberate far beyond Bangkok, shaping the region’s economic trajectory for years to come.
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