Global Summit · 15th Edition

The RISE 15th Global Summit — Vaa Thamizha

Empowering the Tamil Economic Future Asia Pacific & Beyond

Dates: August 13-15, 2025
Venue: Penang, Malaysia

Summit Overview

Asia Pacific Economic Future

The 15th Global Summit advanced the Tamil economic future across Asia Pacific and beyond through deep government partnership and strategic economic positioning.

Summit Programme

Highlights & Partnership

Government Partnership & Keynotes

  • Summit Chairman: Dato Saravanan M. Sinapan, Chairman, 15th Global Summit
  • Chief Minister Address: YAB Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, Hon Chief Minister of Penang State
  • State Executive Council: YB Dato Seri Sundarajoo, Member of State Executive Council, Penang
  • Deputy Minister: YB Mr. M. Kula Segaran, Deputy Minister, Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia
  • Former Health Minister: Tan Sri Dr. Subramaniam, Former Health Minister of Malaysia
  • Former IT Minister: Hon. Mr. A. Raja, Former IT Minister of India, Member of Parliament

Strategic Economic Positioning

  • Penang Advantages: GDP per capita $15,554, unemployment 2.2%, strategic Malacca Straits location (60% of maritime trade)
  • Supply Chain Hub: Linking East Asia, Southeast Asia and Pacific with the world
  • MIDA Integration: Malaysian Investment Development Authority partnership
  • Government Support: Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Visit Malaysia 2026
Institutional Launches

Major Initiatives Released

New Institutions
  • GLF Launch: Global Logistics Forum for supply chain integration
  • THREPI Launch: Tamil HR Entrepreneurs and Professionals International
  • TSF Launch: Tamil Sales Force global network
  • Global Charter Release: The Rise Global Charter and By-Laws
  • Annual Report: The Rise Global Annual Report 2025
  • Global Job Fair: International employment facilitation
Technology & AI Focus
  • AI Transformation Summit: "Leading AI Transformation with Purpose"
  • Aatral Global Summit: IT Entrepreneurs and Professionals advancement
  • FeKKi.ai Showcase: Next-step AI revolution in business
  • IoT Integration: AI integrations with Internet of Things
  • FinTech Advancement: AI applications in financial technology
Trade Missions

Comprehensive Programming

Trade Missions & Networking

  • Top Circle B2B: 1-to-1 business meetings for registered delegates
  • Sector Integration: Manufacturing, Export-Import, Agri-Food, Energy, Real Estate, HR, Legal-Accounting
  • Cross-Sector Networking: IT-ITES, Healthcare-HealthTech, Education, Tourism-Hospitality
  • Logistics Focus: Warehousing, Insurance integration with global supply chains

Social Impact & Recognition

  • Project Hope Launch: War widows support in North East Sri Lanka (Mr. Shahul Hameed initiative)
  • Preventive Healthcare: "Proactive Prevention — Power of Preventive Health Care for Entrepreneurs"
  • Ma Madurai 2026 Launch: 16th Global Summit announcement with Keezhadi finale
  • Jallikattu Experience: Specially arranged for delegates
  • Global Tamil Village Update: Progress on Country Club development
Awards

Honouring Excellence

  • Tamil Pride Awards: Tan Sri Datuk Duraisingam Pillai (LOTUS Group), Dato Seri Barkath Ali
  • Lifetime Achievement: Datuk Sahadevan Baliah (NLFCS)
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Dr. C.J. Vetrivel (Tamil Doctors International)
  • Global Tamil Icon: Dr. Haji Mohamed Suibu (Big Boss Jewellers)
  • Entrepreneurial Legacy: Multiple business excellence recognitions
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