Reuters announced today that Reuters NEXT Asia will return this year, bringing its definitive live leadership summit to Singapore on July 9, 2025. Reuters NEXT Asia will convene more than 350 global leaders, innovators and CEOs to examine the challenges defining business, society and the world. 

In a time of vast political, financial, social and technological change, nowhere is more critical to understanding global leaders’ next steps than Asia. The region's increasing economic, military and political power have profound implications for our world. Reuters NEXT Asia will bring Reuters curated live journalism to Singapore to deliver an unmatched agenda that will power conversations to more clearly understand the changes underway. 

“Strong leadership is at the core of tackling the world’s biggest challenges, from geopolitical ructions to financial instability to environmental exigencies,” said Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni. “Reuters NEXT Asia provides the forum for professionals to gain the insights needed to answer today’s most pressing questions, ignite change and build a better tomorrow.” 

"We’re uniting market movers and leading visionaries across industries and government to share insights and actionable strategies to navigate the evolving macroeconomic landscape,” said Josh London, Head of Reuters Professional. “The return of Reuters NEXT to Singapore, alongside the recent launch of digital subscriptions, marks our commitment to providing professionals in Asia with the insights they need to succeed in this time of uncertainty.” 

Reuters NEXT Asia draws on the strength of Reuters more than 2,600 journalists around the world to provide an unrivalled agenda across six main themes: Geopolitics, Economy & Markets, Banking & Finance, Technology & AI, Climate & Sustainability, and Corporate Leadership. Speakers include:  

  • Tony Fernandes, CEO, AirAsia
  • Drahomira Mandikova, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Executive Officer, Asahi Group Holdings
  • Carol Fong, Group CEO, CGS International Securities Pte Ltd.
  • Karen Ngui, Head of DBS Foundation and DBS Group Strategic Marketing and Communications, DBS Group
  • Binayak Dutta, Senior Managing Director, Southeast Asia & Group Chief Business Operations Officer, FWD Group
  • Eunice Huang, Head of AI and Emerging Tech Policy, APAC, Google
  • Deng Chao, CEO of Hashkey Capital & President, Hashkey Singapore
  • Danny Tang, Co-Founder & CEO, Hero Esports
  • Dr. Prem Kumar Nair, CEO, IHH Healthcare; Adjunct Associate Professor National University of Singapore
  • Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia
  • K Shanmugam SC, Minister for Home Affairs & Coordinating Minister for National Security, Singapore
  • Chai Eamsiri, CEO, Thai Airways
  • Lou Tiancheng, Co-Founder & CTO, Pony.ai
  • P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor, Sri Lanka Central Bank
  • Jameel Ahmed, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
  • Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com
  • Jennifer Zhang, Co-founder and President, Wiz.AI

Conversations from the conference will be live streamed on Reuters.com and the Reuters app.  

Visit our event website to learn more, stay up-to-date with new speakers and register your interest to attend Reuters NEXT Asia. 

Media Contact:
Brooke Heywood
Brooke.heywood @ tr.com