Asia Pacific Regional Chapter

Strengthening economic ties across the Asia Pacific region.

B57+ Asia Pacific Regional Chapter

Our first regional chapter fosters cross-border collaboration, unlocking new trade corridors and deepening market access across one of the world’s most dynamic economic zones.

Overview


From Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority economy, the Asia-Pacific Regional Chapter launches as a pivotal expansion of the B57+ Business Leaders Network, designed to deepen regional engagement and catalyze cross-border economic growth.

Functioning as a strategic bridge, the chapter connects business leaders, investors, and policymakers across APAC markets, fostering tighter integration within the OIC economic ecosystem while extending B57+’s reach into dynamic global trade corridors.

Its launch is a cornerstone in our mission to build a worldwide network of Islamic economic leadership, starting from the region’s most influential economy, for impact across continents.

Afghanistan

Australia

Bangladesh

Brunei

Cambodia

China

Indonesia

India

Iran

Japan

Malaysia

Maldives

New Zealand

Pakistan

Philippines

Singapore

South Korea

Thailand

Focus


Connecting APAC markets (Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, etc.) to the broader OIC network.

Strategic Objectives

Facilitate Structured dialogue among regional business leaders and relevant public-sector stakeholders

Consolidate regional business priorities, constraints, and opportunities into actionable recommendations

Strengthen Asia Pacific private sector representation at international events and forums under the B57+ platform

Scope of Activities

Business roundtables, thematic forums, and sector-specific engagements to contribute to ICCD Forums (Tourism, Trade, Digital, Halal, Agriculture).

Outreach and promotion of ICCD initiatives under B57+ umbrella within the regional business community.

Documentation and reporting of outcomes, including partnerships facilitated and policy recommendations generated.

Mobilisation of regional private sector participation in B57+ and ICCD ecosystem activities, including investment forums, training programmes, and sectoral initiatives.

Milestones

Launch of the Asia Pacific Regional Chapter

In a significant moment at Indonesia Economic Summit 2026 (IES 2026) , H.E. Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), handed the B57+ Asia-Pacific declaration to H.E. Mr. Arsjad Rasjid, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indonesian Business Council (IBC), recognizing Indonesia’s pivotal impact through this transformative initiative.

This declaration represents a commitment: to position Asia-Pacific as a dynamic hub where Islamic economies and global partners converge, building bridges across value chains, cultures, and continents.

The chapter has been successfully initiated as part of B57+ regional expansion strategy, with operational frameworks and guidelines. 

Be Part of the Asia Pacific Network

A dynamic and growing community of business leaders shaping the future of trade and investment across the Asia-Pacific region