SME Venture@ASEAN Malaysia 2025, the country’s flagship small and medium enterprise trade and innovation summit, officially organised by SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp. Malaysia), has been formally recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving a groundbreaking regional milestone: “Largest ASEAN SME Trade Event 2025″ (Featuring 370 exhibitors across B2B and B2C sectors, 300 structured business matching sessions, 8 multi-forum activities, and over 10,000 trade and public visitors expected)
The ASEAN Records recognition was presented during the opening of this high-impact trade event, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). The summit celebrated the collaborative spirit, innovation capacity, and market connectivity that define ASEAN’s small and medium enterprise ecosystem.
The official award ceremony was officiated by YAB Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, alongside YB Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives. Their presence reflected Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to championing SMEs as the engine of inclusive economic development in the region.
The ceremony was also attended by senior federal and state government officials, trade attachés, business councils, SME leaders, and regional stakeholders from across Southeast Asia.
A Milestone in ASEAN Entrepreneurship and Trade Collaboration
SME Venture@ASEAN Malaysia 2025 has emerged as one of the most vibrant, forward-thinking, and inclusive trade platforms in ASEAN — gathering the full spectrum of stakeholders across business, finance, policy, and innovation to connect, collaborate, and catalyse cross-border growth.
The record-setting summit featured:
- 370 exhibitors spanning high-impact industries including smart manufacturing, digital technology, halal trade, agribusiness, fintech, green solutions, creative economy, and more
- 300 business matching sessions, enabling dynamic deal-making and investment conversations between SMEs, buyers, investors, and ecosystem enablers
- 8 multi-forum activities, hosting policy panels and industry thought leaders across strategic topics such as digital transformation, SME financing, supply chain readiness, regional branding, and integration into ASEAN economic corridors
With over 10,000 visitors expected, the event created a dynamic environment for market exposure, investor discovery, partnership activation, and regional networking — reaffirming the role of SMEs as ASEAN’s economic backbone.
Empowering SMEs for the Future of ASEAN
Beyond its commercial scale, SME Venture@ASEAN Malaysia 2025 served as a blueprint for the future of entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia. It brought together forward-looking enterprises, family businesses, and high-growth startups in a collaborative environment where ideas, innovation, and investment intersect.
Through a combination of immersive showcases, business clinics, expert-led forums, and curated networking zones, the summit empowered SMEs with the insights, tools, and connections necessary to navigate the challenges of digitalisation, sustainability, and regional integration.
ASEAN Records Recognition: A Symbol of Impact and Legacy
The ASEAN Records recognition represents a defining milestone for SME Corp. Malaysia and its partners — affirming the summit’s position as the largest and most impactful SME-focused event in the ASEAN region for 2025.
It acknowledges not only the scale of the initiative but also its deeper mission to cultivate a resilient, innovative, and future-proof SME ecosystem for ASEAN and beyond.
This recognition symbolises the collaborative vision of ASEAN stakeholders in building a borderless business community that promotes shared prosperity and economic equity through entrepreneurship.
A Stronger ASEAN Begins With Empowered SMEs
As ASEAN continues to prioritise digital economy integration, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and inclusive regional trade, events like SME Venture@ASEAN Malaysia 2025 serve as essential drivers of progress. They empower entrepreneurs to build scalable, competitive businesses while contributing to national and regional development goals.
This official recognition will be proudly recorded in the ASEAN Records archives as a testament to Malaysia’s leadership in SME development and its ongoing commitment to shaping a vibrant, high-impact, and innovation-driven ASEAN economy. For more information about SME Venture@ASEAN Malaysia 2025 events, visit: https://smeventure.com.my
