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Gain practical perspectives on integrating tax, operations and technology strategies to drive resilience and sustainable growth.
The flagship EY Asean Tax Forum returns once again!
Businesses in Southeast Asia are navigating a convergence of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade dynamics and rapidly evolving tax regimes. This forum brings together business leaders and tax professionals to explore how companies can build resilience across their tax and finance function, enabling them to partner the business to remain agile, compliant and resilient.
Agenda highlights
- ASEAN economic outlook for 2026
- Tax and operating model redesign in an uncertain environment
- Global and regional tax developments, including base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) 2.0, regulatory changes and priorities of local tax authorities
- AI‑enabled tax transformation
Join leading speakers from the EY organization and the industry as we explore these topics from multiple perspectives. Through a forward-looking lens, this forum will equip attendees with practical perspectives on integrating tax, operations and technology strategies to drive resilience and sustainable growth.
Who should attend
C-suite executives, tax and finance leaders professionals keen to understand how the macroeconomic environment may influence your corporate growth and tax considerations.
Agenda
Day 1, 21 July 2026
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Time |
Session |
Presenters |
|---|---|---|
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9:00 a.m. |
Welcome remarks |
Amarjeet Singh, |
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9:05 a.m. |
Opening remarks |
Nam Soon Liew, |
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9:15 a.m. |
ASEAN-6 economic outlook for 2026 This session will outline the key macroeconomic forces shaping Southeast Asia’s performance in the second half of the year, including trends in trade, investment and financial conditions, against a backdrop of evolving geopolitical dynamics and a changing global economic landscape. |
Han Teng Chua, CFA |
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9:35 a.m. |
From disruption to redesign: tax and operating model choices in an era of supply chain fragmentation
Geopolitical tensions are redrawing trade routes, while the current commodity and energy crisis is keeping prices volatile. Together, they are turning energy security and supplier access into hard constraints on growth. For businesses headquartered and operating in ASEAN region, the question is no longer whether to diversify, but how quickly they can reconfigure where they produce, how they source and how they route value — without creating tax leakage, compliance exposure or stranded incentives.
This panel will explore how organizations are moving from efficiency-led designs to operating models built for resilience and optionality: multi-sourcing, regional footprints and more localized supply chains. Panelists will also discuss what tax and finance functions must do differently to keep pace — stress-testing vulnerabilities, comparing location and incentive trade-offs, and embedding tax considerations into continuous reconfiguration rather than one-off restructures. |
Moderator:
Panelists:
Yew Heng Lim, Jesper Solgaard,
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10:35 a.m. |
Break |
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10:40 a.m. |
Global tax developments: China, India, Japan, UK and US
Get updates on the most recent tax developments in these major markets around the world: China, India, Japan, the UK, and the US.
This session aims to assist tax professionals better prepare for the current and future tax landscapes in key areas including domestic legislation, BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two, and incentive opportunities for investments. |
Associate Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services
Andrew Choy
Aviral Godha,
Richard Johnston,
Cap Perry, |
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11:10 a.m. |
BEPS 2.0 update: from policy change to compliance action
As jurisdictions accelerate the implementation of BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two, multinational enterprises are facing a step-change in compliance requirements, data demands and governance expectations. With new rules coming into force across key markets, businesses must move beyond impact assessments to operational readiness.
This session will provide an update on the latest BEPS developments in the region, including implementation timelines, emerging compliance obligations and practical challenges observed to date. It will also outline the critical actions companies should take now — spanning data, systems, processes and tax governance to manage risks and meet increasing scrutiny from tax authorities. |
Moderator: Anil Kumar Puri,
Panelists:
Chee Yen Tham,
Wai Fook Chai,
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11:40 a.m. |
End |
Agenda
Day 2, 22 July 2026
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Time |
Session |
Presenters |
|---|---|---|
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9:00 a.m. |
Welcome remarks |
Amarjeet Singh, |
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9:05 a.m. |
Opening address |
Eng Ping Yeo, |
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9:15 a.m. |
Tax around Asean
What are the significant changes to tax regulations and policies in their respective countries? Gain an understanding of the focus areas of local tax authorities, as well as other relevant matters to existing or new investors. |
Moderator:
Panelists:
Kasem Kiatsayrikul,
Sulaiman Nishtar,
Bambang Suprijanto,
Jules E. Riego,
Farah Rosley, |
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10:25 a.m. |
Break |
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10:30 a.m. |
From strategy to reality: AI-enabled tax transformation in action
AI is transforming the tax landscape, redefining how organizations and tax authorities manage tax functions, compliance and data across the region. From intelligent automation to advanced analytics, AI and technology are enabling tax teams to operate with greater accuracy, efficiency and strategic insight.
In Southeast Asia, AI‑driven tax solutions are no longer theoretical. Through a real client use case, this session explores how organizations are deploying AI to modernize tax operations, enhance data management and respond proactively to evolving regulatory demands. The session will unpack the latest AI trends in tax and showcase how technology is delivering tangible outcomes in real-world tax transformation. |
Moderator:
Panelists:
Meng Hui Chua,
Agnes Fok, |
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11:00 a.m. |
End |
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