MOBILISING BUSINESSES
ACROSS AFRICA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA
EXCLUSIVE
Represented by the Chairman or CEO of each member company, ASEACC is an exclusive platform for market efficient information sharing and networking.
HIGH-LEVEL
An initiative led by the private sector, ASEACC would be the first of its kind to connect and develop high-level business relationships between Africa and South East Asia.
PARTNERSHIP-DRIVEN
ASEACC’s primary objective is to connect our distinguished “by-invitation-only” membership with investment opportunities in the private sectors of both continents.
About ASEACC
Launched in 2013, the Africa Southeast Asia Chamber of Commerce (ASEACC) aims to foster high-level business relationships between companies in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Represented by the Chairman or CEO of each member company, it is a “by-invitation only” and exclusive platform for market efficient information sharing and networking amongst like-minded decision-makers from both continents.
Within ASEACC’s proprietary network, our aim is to originate and facilitate decisive commercial ventures and deals amongst members from both regions. To date, we have a total of 12 carefully selected members – 9 from Africa and 3 from Southeast Asia.
MEMBERS
Africa
Southeast Asia
Africa SEA Capital Limited
Africa SEA Capital was founded by ASEACC in 2024.
It is the first mobilization vehicle created for investments into Africa from South East Asia, upholding ASEACC's mission of strengthening ties between both regions through facilitating investment opportunities into promising African projects for all members.
NEWS
Chamber Member Africa Finance Corporation Establishes Nairobi Office to Accelerate Regional Investment
23 April 2026
The Africa Southeast Asia Chamber of Commerce welcomes a major milestone achieved by its member, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), which on 23 April 2026 signed a Host Country Agreement with the Government of Kenya to establish its first regional office in Nairobi.
The new office strengthens Nairobi’s position as a regional hub for infrastructure financing and investment, supporting AFC’s plans to mobilize over US$2 billion across key sectors including energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and industrial development.
This expansion reflects growing investor confidence in East Africa and reinforces opportunities for deeper Africa–Southeast Asia collaboration in sustainable infrastructure and economic development.
VIDEO LIBRARY
Source: Forbes Afrique
Paulo Gomes, ancien administrateur à la Banque mondiale, cofondateur de notre Chambre et de l’initiative Afrochampions, œuvre avec passion à l’émergence des champions économiques africains.
Source: Rwanda TV
Opening remarks by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the joint press conference with Rwanda President Paul Kagame at Urugwiro Village on 27 June 2022. PM Lee was on a working visit to Rwanda.
Source: Channel News Asia
During his recent visit, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasised the importance of fostering ties and expanding economic relations between Singapore and South Africa.
Source: EDB Singapore
The world we live in has been pushed to its absolute limits. But crises have never defined us. They are opportunities for reflection, reset and recovery – for the better.
Source: CNA
Singapore businesses drawn to Africa's US$3 trillion market
Singaporean businesses are expanding beyond their corner of the world and setting up shop in countries like Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. Jeraldine Yap reports from Kenya.
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Source: Olam International
Olam's Efforts during COVID-19
Olam’s global teams are on the frontline in the communities where we operate. Olam is working with their partners and government authorities to support to global fight against COVID and have committed over US$5.7 million of in-kind and financial aid to date.
INTERVIEWS
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 6 - October 2024
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Pemandu's Work in Africa
Ms Jasmin Johnson, the Executive Vice President of Pemandu Associates, shares with us about its work in Africa as one of Malaysia's top consultancy companies focused on public sector transformation.
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INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 5 - March 2024
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Travels across Africa - a former employee's perspective
Donovan Leong, former ASEACC intern and current educator in Singapore, shares with us his insights and experiences as a frequent visitor to Africa.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 4 - January 2022
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Genesis Architects' Projects in Africa
Ar. Rudy Taslim, founder of Genesis Architects based in Singapore, shares his experiences and projects carried out in Africa and his vision for the organisation.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 3 - June 2021
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Strengthening Africa-Asia relations
Mr Paulo Gomes, ASEACC Advisory Board Chairman Paulo Gomes shares his vision for Africa-Asia relations.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 2 - May 2021
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Economic development in Africa and South East Asia
Modern research methods and empirical analysis. Insights from Dr Caroline Brassard, NUS Professor in LKYSPP of Singapore.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 1 - February 2021
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Francophone-Asia Relations
Economic perspective on Francophone-Asia relations. Insights from Mr David Thornes, partner of Accuracy based in Singapore.
INSIGHTS
OIL AND GAS
Report
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2015 Africa – Asia Oil and Gas Special. A report by the Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce.
ECONOMY
Article
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Weaving an $18 bil. African 'Batik'
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Business synergies are emerging between Southeast Asia and Africa, a powerful economic narrative that cannot be ignored.
TRADE
Article
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Africa & Asia: Bankable Partnerships
Afro-Asian ties have come of age and grown in sophistication, moving to real partnerships based on shared commercial realities