ASEAN–China Opportunities: Where Are the Real Deals?

Which sectors are actually moving between ASEAN and China now?

ASEAN and China remain a key business corridor, but not every opportunity is real or ready. This ACEC Ventures event brings together business owners, professionals, investors, and consultants to explore practical cross-border opportunities, real sector movements, member spotlights, light dinner, and networking.

Event Details

Date: Friday, 31 July 2026

Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Venue: TR2-2, Lifelong Learning Institute

Address: 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 408601

Ticket: S$30 per pax + $2.54 admin fees

Includes: Light dinner and networking

Programme

6:00 PM

Doors open, registration, light dinner and networking

7:00 PM

Welcome and opening by emcee

ASEAN-China Opportunities: Where Are the Real Deals?

Which sectors are moving between ASEAN and China now, and why businesses need to evaluate opportunities with greater clarity.

7:05 PM

ACEC Ventures Sharing

Caesar Tan, Founder, ACEC Ventures

Caesar will introduce ACEC Ventures, its ASEAN-China business ecosystem, and how ACEC Ventures supports entrepreneurs, SMEs, professionals, and investors through networking, visibility, introductions, and cross-border opportunity access.

7:35 PM

Guest Speaker: Workforce and HR Consultancy

Thomas Yeo, CET Global Pte Ltd

Thomas will share insights on workforce and HR consultancy, and how people infrastructure plays an important role for companies that are expanding, restructuring, or preparing for cross-border growth.

8:05 PM

Guest Speaker: Numbers Phenomena

Mason Sim, Cosmo MK

Mason will share on Numbers Phenomena and how numbers, patterns, and interpretation can support clearer decision-making, opportunity assessment, and business direction.

8:35 PM

Boot Camp Introduction: Turning Interest into Action

Rodney Tay, Co-Founder, Global Marketing, ACEC Ventures

Rodney will introduce ACEC’s boot camp pathway for business owners and professionals who want to refine their opportunity direction, assess practical business models, and take clearer next steps.

9:05 PM

Networking and member connections

10:00 PM

End of event

About the Event

ASEAN-China business opportunities are no longer limited to manufacturing, trading, or market entry in the traditional sense.

Today, movement is happening across sectors such as workforce solutions, professional services, healthcare, consumer markets, digital operations, education, logistics, investment pathways, and business support ecosystems.

But the key question remains:

Where are the real deals?

This event is designed for people who want to move beyond hype and understand where practical cross-border opportunities may actually exist, and how to approach them with better clarity, stronger networks, and more grounded expectations.

What You Will Discover

You will gain clearer perspectives on:

• Which ASEAN-China sectors are showing real business movement now

• How entrepreneurs and SMEs can identify practical cross-border opportunities

• What types of partnerships, services, and business models may be relevant in this corridor

• How ACEC Ventures supports members through networking, visibility, introductions, and ecosystem access

• How selected ACEC members are positioning themselves for regional growth

• What next-step programmes and boot camp pathways may help you refine your own opportunity direction

Member Spotlight

This session will feature selected ACEC members sharing who they are, what they do, and what opportunities they are exploring through the ASEAN-China business corridor.

CET Global Pte Ltd

Speaker: Thomas Yeo

Topic: Workforce and HR Consultancy

A member spotlight on workforce solutions, HR consultancy, and the role of people infrastructure in supporting companies that are expanding, restructuring, or operating across markets.

Cosmo MK

Speaker: Mason Sim

Topic: Numbers Phenomena

A member spotlight on how numbers, patterns, and business interpretation can shape better decision-making, opportunity assessment, and strategic clarity.

Who Should Attend

This event is suitable for:

• Business owners and SMEs exploring ASEAN-China opportunities

• Consultants, advisors, and professional service providers

• Entrepreneurs looking for practical regional business pathways

• Investors and professionals exploring new market directions

• ACEC members who want greater visibility and connections

• Individuals who prefer meaningful networking over random name-card exchange

What You Will Walk Away With

By the end of the evening, you should leave with:

• A clearer view of which sectors are moving between ASEAN and China

• Better understanding of practical cross-border opportunity areas

• New professional connections within the ACEC ecosystem

• Exposure to selected ACEC member businesses and services

• A clearer sense of possible next steps through ACEC Ventures and its boot camp pathway

About ACEC Ventures

ACEC Ventures is a business ecosystem platform connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, professionals, and investors across ASEAN and China.

Through curated events, member visibility, guided introductions, business resources, and practical programmes, ACEC Ventures helps members explore cross-border opportunities with greater clarity, credibility, and connection.

Ticket Information

General Admission: S$30 per pax.

Light dinner is included.

Seats are limited. Registration is required via Eventbrite.

Organised by

ACEC Ventures

Connecting business communities across ASEAN and China.