Standard Chartered Malaysia and Standard Chartered Hong Kong recently hosted the Malaysia Navigate Trip, bringing more than 30 business owners from Hong Kong and other cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to Malaysia as part of efforts to strengthen trade and investment links between the two markets.
The programme provided delegates with insights into Malaysia’s investment landscape, business-friendly policies and incentive frameworks, while helping them establish local business connections and better understand the support available to foreign investors.
Head of Wealth and Retail Banking for Standard Chartered Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area, Stephen Man, said the bank’s international footprint across ASEAN allows it to connect clients with business opportunities throughout the region.
He noted that amid evolving global supply chains and increasing geopolitical complexities, businesses are seeking new markets and trade corridors, creating opportunities for expansion into Southeast Asia.
“As an international bank with a presence in almost all ASEAN markets, Standard Chartered connects clients to business opportunities across our network, backed by tailored financial solutions and market insights to support them at every stage of their go-global journey,” he said.
Stephen added that the Greater Bay Area remains one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions and that the bank is keen to support clients pursuing growth opportunities in Malaysia and other ASEAN markets.
Meanwhile, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking for Standard Chartered Malaysia and Indonesia, Harmander Mahal, said Malaysia’s strategic location, strong connectivity and business ecosystem continue to make it an attractive destination for regional expansion.
He described Malaysia as the group’s second-largest market in ASEAN and a natural springboard for companies looking to tap into the region’s expanding economies.
“Malaysia is well-positioned as a springboard for regional growth, offering strong connectivity, a dynamic business environment and access to ASEAN’s expanding markets,” he said.
Harmander added that Standard Chartered’s teams across the Greater Bay Area and Malaysia work closely together to help clients navigate cross-border opportunities and build regional business networks.
The initiative comes as Malaysia continues to attract growing interest from foreign investors seeking to diversify supply chains and establish a stronger presence in Southeast Asia amid shifting global trade dynamics.
