Baiduri Bank today convened its third annual Baiduri Momentum Summit, a flagship thought leadership platform that brings together global economists, regional policymakers, and industry leaders to examine the forces shaping the future of trade, finance, and energy.
Held at the Indera Samudra Grand Hall, The Empire Hotel, the summit was officiated by Guest of Honour Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, CFA, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, and brought together over 200 senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, prominent business leaders, and leading financial experts for an exchange of insights and perspectives.
This year’s theme, “Navigating Geo-Economic Fragmentation in 2026: Challenges and Opportunities,” explored the implications of rising protectionism, shifting trade alliances, and the accelerating energy transition. The summit offered a timely forum for institutions, corporations, government-linked companies, accredited investors, and affluent individuals to engage in strategic dialogue and gain insights into the evolving global landscape.
In his welcome remarks, Ti Eng Hui, CEO of Baiduri Bank, said: “The Baiduri Momentum Summit began in 2023 with a clear purpose: to create a platform for meaningful dialogue on the forces shaping our region’s economic future. This year, we build on that foundation with a renewed focus on exploring market shifts, gaining strategic perspectives and exchanging insights on the opportunities ahead.”
The Summit featured a series of expert-led presentations and a fireside discussion. Dr. Taimur Baig, Managing Director and Chief Economist at DBS Bank, opened the summit with a macroeconomic outlook, highlighting key global trends and their impact on emerging markets.
This was followed by a presentation from Anthony Tan, Deputy Group Head and Principal Economist at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, who examined ASEAN’s role in a protectionist world and proposed coordinated strategies to overcome regulatory fragmentation and non-tariff barriers.
Wayne Tan, Head of Oil Markets at BloombergNEF, then addressed the energy sector’s dual trajectory, where fossil fuel investments remain strong, yet energy transition technologies are gaining momentum due to favourable policy shifts.
The summit concluded with a fireside chat moderated by Allen Lai, Managing Director of Confer Sdn Bhd, featuring all three speakers in a dynamic exchange on resilience, integration, and the future of regional cooperation.
The Baiduri Momentum Summit continues to reinforce Baiduri Bank’s role as a catalyst for knowledge exchange and regional collaboration, offering a platform that bridges global perspectives with local relevance.
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