SUMMARY

SUMMARY

In this session, discussions revolved around the interim summary of the “ASEAN-Japan Economic Co-Creation Vision,” with an emphasis on the role of ASEAN and Japan in leading and shaping economic collaboration. Ms. Shanti, Chairman of the East Asia Business Council, delivered the keynote speech at the beginning of the session. It was stressed that the effective utilization of cyber-physical connectivity is crucial, along with a serious commitment to addressing global environmental impacts, including food security.
The overview of the ASEAN-Japan Economic Co-Creation Vision highlighted the pursuit of a free, secure, and prosperous society, emphasizing the need for shared tacit knowledge and a medium-to-long-term perspective. Furthermore, post-pandemic challenges in the ASEAN-Japan relationship, such as food security, inflation, supply chain vulnerabilities, poverty, and inequality, became evident. Collaborative efforts were deemed necessary to address these issues. Specific collaborative areas mentioned included promoting ESG practices in manufacturing and HR skill development within the Nexus Project. For Japanese companies to succeed in collaborating with ASEAN counterparts, it was considered crucial to share a sense of mission, worldview, and problem awareness. While investments in previously under-represented sectors were important, interactions between globally-connected Asian entities were emphasized as vital, as highlighted by the panelists.