ASEAN forum urges sustainable investment and industrial transformation
ASEAN
· November 10, 2026
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ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn delivered pre-recorded opening remarks at the ASEAN Investment Forum 2026, calling for stronger investment conversion into innovation and sustainable industrial transformation.
- He highlighted ASEAN’s strong investment performance and urged efforts to turn investor confidence into real investments.
- He said the ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP) 2025–2030 should be advanced through investment-ready projects in renewable energy, sustainable fuels, critical minerals, and climate-resilient infrastructure.