Market Reality
Understand the commercial, regulatory and operating realities behind headline growth figures.
COMPLIMENTARY EXECUTIVE WEBINAR
A MARKET OF NEARLY 700 MILLION PEOPLE WHY BUSINESSES STILL ‘PAY THE PRICE’ WHEN EXPANDING ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA
Market realities, common expansion traps and the leadership capabilities required for sustainable growth across ASEAN.
Designed for CEOs, founders, board members and senior executives responsible for growth, investment and corporate strategy.
THE ASEAN EXPANSION CHALLENGE
A large market does not guarantee successful expansion. Businesses often pay the price for entering too quickly, choosing the wrong partners or underestimating execution risk.
Expansion Traps
Recognise common mistakes involving market selection, partnerships, capital allocation and local execution.
Leadership Capability
Identify the leadership systems and decision-making capabilities required to manage regional growth.
Learning Outcomes
What Leaders Will Take Away
Read the Market Beyond the Headlines
Evaluate the gap between market potential and actual operating conditions.
Recognise Costly Expansion Traps
Identify common failures involving timing, partners, capital and execution.
Strengthen Cross-Border Decisions
Apply a more structured approach before committing resources to a new market.
Build Regional Leadership Capability
Understand the governance, talent and management systems needed for sustainable ASEAN growth.
Practical case preview
A Vietnamese Company Preparing for ASEAN Expansion
Through a faculty-led business case, participants will examine how a Vietnamese company could compare Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, select an entry model, evaluate potential partners and identify the major financial and execution risks before committing capital.
Webinar Agenda
90 Minutes of Executive Insight and Practical Discussion
A focused discussion of market realities, expansion traps and the leadership capabilities required for sustainable regional growth.
Welcome and Webinar Introduction
Opening remarks, audience orientation and introduction of the speakers.
Capital, Governance and Cross-Border Risk: Why Businesses “Pay the Price” When Expanding into ASEAN
Speaker: Winston Ma
An executive perspective on capital allocation, governance, international investment and the risks businesses should evaluate before committing resources to regional expansion.
ASEAN Market Entry and Regional Execution
Speaker: Teck Wee Ng
Practical perspectives on ASEAN market opportunities, entry considerations and the organisational capabilities required for regional execution.
Moderated Leadership Dialogue
A moderated discussion with Winston Ma and Teck Wee Ng connecting global investment perspectives with the realities of operating and expanding across ASEAN.
Live Audience Q&A
Questions and discussion with participating CEOs, founders, business owners and senior executives.
SEA Programme Introduction and Private Consultation
An introduction to the SEA Programme, participant profile and the opportunity to request a private programme consultation.
Webinar Speakers
Meet the Speakers
TECK WEE NG
Business Development and Outreach
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Featured Webinar Topic
ASEAN Market Entry and Regional Execution
WINSTON MA
Director, Academic & Strategic Partnerships Advisor, North America & Middle East, GLGI
GPIFF Director and Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Law
Founding Chair, Sovereign Capital and AI Governance
Featured Webinar Topic
Capital, Governance and Cross-Border Risk: Why Businesses “Pay the Price” When Expanding into ASEAN
Executive Relevance
Is This Webinar Relevant to You?
- You are evaluating ASEAN growth within the next 12–24 months.
- You are considering partnerships, M&A, investment or regional operations.
- You are responsible for strategic, financial or market-entry decisions.
- You want a structured executive perspective before committing resources.
Continue the Learning Journey
From One Executive Webinar to a Regional Learning Experience
This Executive Webinar provides a preview of the strategic thinking, faculty insight and case-based discussion used throughout the SEA Programme. Participants seeking deeper regional exposure may request a private consultation to explore programme fit, module structure and participation requirements.
Webinar Registration
Register for the Complimentary Webinar
Complete the form below to request access to the online webinar. Access details will be sent to confirmed registrants before the session.
Submitting this form is a registration request, not automatic seat confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Register
Is the Executive Webinar complimentary?
The webinar is complimentary and registration is required.
Who should attend?
CEOs, founders, board members and senior leaders responsible for growth, investment, finance or market-entry decisions.
What is the working language?
The webinar will be conducted in English with Vietnamese interpretation.
When and how will the webinar be held?
The webinar will be held online on 15 September 2026, from 7:30–9:00 PM (GMT+7). Online access details will be sent to confirmed registrants.
Does attending guarantee admission to the SEA Programme?
No. Webinar attendance does not automatically guarantee admission to the SEA Programme. Programme fit and participation requirements are reviewed independently.
Will a recording be available?
A recording will be made available after the webinar.
How can I request a private programme consultation?
Select the consultation option in the registration form. The programme team will follow up separately.
Executive Webinar
Make Better Decisions Before Committing to ASEAN Growth
Designed for a focused group of senior business decision-makers.
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H.E. Mari Kiviniemi
41st Prime Minister of Finland
Former Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD
H.E. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
1st Female President of Mauritius
6th President of Mauritius