Enhancing ASEAN-GCC-China Investments

Trilateral cooperation among ASEAN, the GCC, and China is creating a platform for diversifying economic partnerships, reducing dependence on single markets, and strengthening supply chain resilience. By leveraging the GCC’s capital, ASEAN’s resources, and China’s technological strength, the alliance is opening new trade and investment across Asia and the Middle East. What is the strategic and economic case for deeper integration across the ASEAN-Gulf-China corridor? From renewable energy and digital economy to the Halal economy, and the strategically significant Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), we will examine how regional cooperation is becoming critical to Asia’s long-term prosperity and resilience.