7 Julai 2026 – ROUNDTABLE | Malaysia and the Middle-Power Moment: Forging APEC 2.0?

7 Julai 2026 – ROUNDTABLE | Malaysia and the Middle-Power Moment: Forging APEC 2.0?

As the global order continues to evolve amid rising geopolitical competition, what role can middle powers like Malaysia play in shaping the future of regional and global cooperation?

Join Distinguished Prof Emeritus Dato’ Woo Wing Thye, University Chair Professor at Liaoning University, China, for an insightful roundtable exploring the concept of APEC 2.0 and the proposed Atlantic-Pacific Sustainability Partnership (APSP)—a vision for strengthening multilateralism, sustainable development, and shared prosperity in an increasingly fragmented world.

Date: 9 July 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Auditorium, ISIS Malaysia

This session will discuss:
• The changing global geopolitical landscape and its implications for Malaysia.
• The future of middle powers in promoting peace, sustainability, and economic cooperation.
• How a revitalised APEC 2.0 could serve as a platform for resilient multilateral trade and regional prosperity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from one of the region’s leading scholars on international political economy.

Register now and be part of the conversation!

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