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Asia Summit 2025
1 October – 3 October 2025
The Milken Institute Asia Summit brings together influential leaders who are driving positive impact for humanity.
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Regional Work
We strategically and carefully expand the reach of the Milken Institute through our regional work around the world.
Featured Thought Leadership
Investing in Europe’s Competitiveness: Mobilising Capital for European Defence
In its role as a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank, the Milken Institute has launched an initiative called Investing in Europe’s Competitiveness. Its aim is to develop actionable steps to catalyze the investment needed in the...Read ReportIn its role as a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank, the Milken Institute has launched an initiative called Investing in Europe’s Competitiveness. Its aim is to develop actionable steps to...
Investing in Europe’s Competitiveness: The Path to Competitive Advantage
In its role as a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank, the Milken Institute has launched an initiative called Investing in Europe’s Competitiveness. Its aim is to develop actionable steps to catalyze the investment needed in the...Read ReportIn its role as a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank, the Milken Institute has launched an initiative called Investing in Europe’s Competitiveness. Its aim is to develop actionable steps to...
The $2.5 Trillion Opportunity US Investors Can’t Access
If you believe in Africa’s economic future, as we do, you may also be frustrated that opportunities for US retail investors to participate are scarce. Investors seek growth, and the numbers on Africa tell a remarkable growth story that is...Read ArticleIf you believe in Africa’s economic future, as we do, you may also be frustrated that opportunities for US retail investors to participate are scarce. Investors seek growth, and the numbers on Africa...
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British A. Robinson
Chair, Africa, Milken Institute InternationalBritish A. Robinson is a true changemaker and influencer with a passion for solving some of the world’s most intractable problems.
The Smart Money Is Missing Africa’s Most Reliable Growth Story
When African infrastructure is discussed, the conversation usually centers on funding gaps—the shortfall of public finance, rising debt service costs, and shrinking donor assistance. But the far more compelling and lesser-known story is...Read ArticleImageBritish A. Robinson
Chair, Africa, Milken Institute InternationalBritish A. Robinson is a true changemaker and influencer with a passion for solving some of the world’s most intractable problems.
Milken Institute traz o Global Investors’ Symposium para São Paulo, 9 e 10 de novembro, em paralelo à COP30
BRASIL (São Paulo), OUTUBRO 16 DE 2025—O Milken Institute anunciou hoje que trará para São Paulo, Brasil, a sua principal iniciativa Global Investors’ Symposium, um encontro de liderança e investimentos de classe mundial. Este será o...Read Article
Milken Institute Brings Global Investors’ Symposium to São Paulo, November 9-10, Alongside COP30
BRAZIL (São Paulo), OCTOBER 16, 2025—The Milken Institute today announced it will bring its flagship Global Investor’s Symposium, a world-class investment and leadership gathering, to São Paulo, Brazil. This marks the Institute’s first...Read Article
Milken Institute Global Investors’ Symposium Returns to Mexico City on October 22, Showcasing Mexico’s Strategic Advantages as a Global Investment Hub
MEXICO (MEXICO CITY), OCTOBER 13, 2025—The Milken Institute announced today that the second Global Investors’ Symposium in Mexico City will make its return on October 22, taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City.Read ArticleEl Global Investors’ Symposium del Milken Institute regresa a la Ciudad de México el 22 de octubre, destacando las ventajas estratégicas de México como centro global de inversión
El Milken Institute anunció hoy que su segundo Global Investors’ Symposium en la Ciudad de México se llevará a cabo el 22 de octubre en el Hotel Four Seasons. Después del éxito de la edición inaugural celebrada en 2024, el evento busca...Read Article
AGOA in the Balance
After 23 years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on Tuesday.Read Article
Progress with Purpose: Milken Institute Launches 12th Asia Summit with 1,200 Global Leaders and Investors in Attendance
SINGAPORE, SEPTEMBER 30 2025—The 12th Milken Institute Asia Summit kicks off tomorrow at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, bringing together more than 1,200 global leaders and experts from 43 countries for its three-day program, October 1–3...Read ArticleImage
Yeen Chong
Associate Director, Milken Institute InternationalYeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
Making a Success of Industrial Policy: Lessons and Insights from the US Experience
Industrial policies—used by governments to address structural economic, societal, and environmental challenges that markets cannot solve on their own—are back in vogue.Read Report
Bridging Silos: How Purposeful Partnerships Set New Standards for Market
Collaborations can spur more purposeful partnerships by strengthening shared values, building mutual respect, and aligning on meaningful objectives to create impact beyond transactional gains. Purposeful partnerships are transformative...Read Essay
Recent International Events
Middle East and Africa Summit 2024
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5 - 6 December 2024
The sixth annual Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit centered on the theme “Investing in a Shared Future.”
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Global Investors' Symposium Mexico City 2024
Mexico City
24 October 2024
Discover the Milken Institute's Global Investors' Symposium in Mexico City—an exclusive gathering for executives, policymakers, and international investors. Under the theme "Building Bridges: Pathways to Inclusive Growth," the program will explore Mexico's strategic role as a premier nearshoring hub, leveraging its proximity to the United States...
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Asia Summit 2024
Singapore
18 - 20 September 2024
Impactful Ideas: Purposeful Action The 11th annual Asia Summit brings together global leaders who are leading the charge against humanity's most urgent challenges. Together with government officials and influential leaders in business, finance, health, technology, and philanthropy, we will explore untapped opportunities to improve health and well...
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Global Investors' Symposium Hong Kong 2024
Kowloon, Hong Kong (SAR)
26 March 2024
The inaugural Milken Institute Global Investors’ Symposium launches in Hong Kong and will convene CEOs, chief investment officers, asset managers, family office principals, and industry leaders to illuminate the opportunities borne out of global complexity, disruptive technologies, and shifting capital flows.
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