NAVIGATING TRADE, SUPPLY CHAINS, AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY IN A FRAGMENTED GLOBAL LANDSCAPE

Date: 8 July 2025

Johor stands at a pivotal moment as globalisation faces growing uncertainty. With shifting geopolitical alliances, rising economic nationalism, and changing trade dynamics, governments and businesses alike must rethink their approaches to economic integration and resilience.

The upcoming Johor Conversations 2025, organised by GovInsider in partnership with CEREBRUM by JCorp and the Johor Civil Service Academy (JCSA), will bring together civil servants, policy makers, and industry leaders to address Johor’s strategic role amid these complex challenges.

This forum offers a platform for open discussions on how Johor can balance participation in global trade with economic self-sufficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience, and accelerate sustainable development.

Key Takeaways:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Johor’s evolving position within a fragmented global economy and how strategic trade and industrial policies can drive sustainable growth. Learn how regional shifts are reshaping investment flows, supply chains, and development priorities, and what this means for Johor’s economic future.

Explore insights on infrastructure development, cross-border coordination, and sustainability challenges essential to Johor’s competitiveness and long-term resilience. Connect with key public and private sector stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration that will enhance Johor’s regional influence and economic ecosystem.

GovInsider is partnering with Johor Corporation, the State government’s investment agency, to run a quarterly leadership series that aims to do just that. The series promises to put leaders from the public and private sector in conversation with each other, facilitating public-private partnerships that can tackle key challenges faced by Johor and beyond, and pave the way for next steps in the region’s digital transformation.