Archive · 9 Oct 2026
New Asia Forum Sets $30 Billion Investment Target
A new meeting called the New Asia Forum is planned for Bali, Indonesia, on December 3 and 4.
Its organizers want to help bring US$30 billion of investment to Asia.
They plan to connect investors with projects and leaders from the region.
The event will focus on eight areas, including energy, technology, food, transport, tourism and education.
More than 1,000 invited leaders are expected to attend.
Organizers say they will follow up on investment commitments at future meetings.
The inaugural New Asia Forum is scheduled for December 3–4 in Bali, Indonesia.
The forum has set a target of US$30 billion in investment into the New Asia.
Danantara Indonesia is powering the forum, which is produced by Richard Attias & Associates.
Organizers say the event will focus on investment-ready opportunities across eight strategic sectors.
The invitation-only gathering is expected to bring together more than 1,000 leaders, with over 100 speakers and 40 sessions.
- Who
- The New Asia Forum, powered by Danantara Indonesia and produced by Richard Attias & Associates, will convene invited leaders and investors.
- What
- An inaugural investment forum with a US$30 billion investment target.
- When
- December 3–4; the year is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Bali, Indonesia.
- Why
- To connect long-term capital with investment opportunities in Asia and pursue investment commitments.
Forum organizers' case
Investment gap the forum seeks to address
Asia's role in global investment
Forum organizers' case
Richard Attias said Asia is increasingly creating and directing capital, rather than serving only as a destination for it.
Investment gap the forum seeks to address
The article says Asia-Pacific generates close to 60% of global economic growth but attracts less than its share of long-term international capital.
How the forum will pursue investment
Forum organizers' case
Organizers say the event will focus on transaction readiness, capital deployment and execution, with commitments tracked across editions.
Investment gap the forum seeks to address
The US$30 billion figure is a target; the article does not report that the investment has already been secured.
- Investment target
- US$30 billion
- Dates
- December 3–4; year not specified
- Location
- Bali, Indonesia
- Expected attendees
- More than 1,000 leaders
- Program
- Over 100 speakers and more than 40 sessions across two days
- Strategic sectors
- Eight, including energy and power, digital infrastructure and AI, food and agribusiness, and education and human capital
- Organizer roles
- Powered by Danantara Indonesia; produced by Richard Attias & Associates