Global Economic Forum Solidifies Strategic Partnership for 2nd Annual Meeting
Bangkok, Thailand, June 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / 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, and following the tremendous success and global impact of that 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 Forum 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.”
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.
