BANGKOK, THAILAND June 5, 2026 In a major step forward for
regional and global economic collaboration, a landmark Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) was officially signed today, June 5, 2026, establishing a
powerful co-organizing alliance for the upcoming *2nd Global Economic Forum
Annual Meeting (GEF-AM-BKK 2026)
The agreement was executed by two prominent leaders in
global business and economic development: Jacky Ong, Founder and CHG of the
Global Organization and Chairperson of the Global Economic Forum Annual Meeting
2026, and Dr. Victor Tay Group CEO of
Global Catalyst Advisory, Governing Council Member of the China ASEAN Business
Alliance, and Chairman of the Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Under the terms of the MOU, Dr. Victor Tay officially steps
into the vital roles of Co-Organizer* and Co-Chairperson* for the 2nd Global
Economic Forum Annual Meeting, which will take place in Bangkok.
This appointment marks the continuation of a highly proven
and successful partnership. Dr. Victor Tay previously served as the
Co-Organizer and Co-Chairperson for the inaugural 1st Global Economic Forum in
2025. Following the tremendous success and global impact of the 2025 event,
this renewed alliance aims to build directly upon that momentum to achieve even
greater success together in 2026.
This strategic partnership is designed to leverage the
combined networks, digital expertise, and regional influence of both
organizations. The collaboration will scale the upcoming Bangkok forum into a
premier global event, driving impactful dialogue, cross-border trade, digital
transformation, and sustainable economic growth across the globe and the
dynamic ASEAN region.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Victor Tay back as our
Co-Organizer and Co-Chairperson," said Jacky Ong. "Our collaboration
during the 1st Global Economic Forum in 2025 was a resounding success, and his
extensive leadership across the Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce
Foundation and the China ASEAN Business Alliance brings invaluable strategic
depth. Together, we are fully committed to continuing this successful journey
and making the 2nd Annual Meeting in Bangkok a historic milestone for global
economic cooperation."
Dr Victor Tay remarked that, "CHG is a strategic
platform which sees government officials, chamber presidents and business
community congregating at the same forum to discuss quintessential issues of
our time. Last year, the former Deputy Prime Minister Narongchai Akrasanee
gives a keynote speech which helps CHG's aspiration to be
the Davos of ASEAN".
The 2nd GEF-AM-BKK 2026 is poised to gather global heads of
state, top-tier business executives, digital innovators, and economic
policymakers to address pressing global challenges and unlock new collaborative
opportunities.
Further details regarding the event dates, venue, and
speaker lineup will be released in the coming weeks.
Media Contact:
Global Economic Forum Secretariat
Email: info@geforumimpact.org
Website: www.geconomicforum.org
