Welcome to the 2nd ASEAN FINANCE MINISTERS' INVESTOR SEMINAR

We are pleased to invite you to attend the 2nd ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Investor Seminar, taking place in London on the 20th - 22nd September 2005, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.

This seminar offers unparalleled access to key ASEAN policy makers and corporates from member-states, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It will provide an exclusive forum for portfolio and direct investors to discuss with key decision-makers the latest economic and capital market developments in each nation, as well as efforts to integrate this growing region. The format includes both formal presentations and small workshops with various ASEAN Ministers of Finance and heads of their respective central banks and stock exchanges, as well as one-on-one meetings with CEOs of major listed and unlisted companies from most of the member-states.

Improving macroeconomic conditions, increasing intra-regional trade, and greater economic integration in the years ahead all contribute to the growth potential of Southeast Asia. Today there are more than 2,300 companies listed across ASEAN, with total market capitalization exceeding US$ 600 billion, and the region is set to become even more competitive with increasing business and investment opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to explore growth areas in Southeast Asia! We look forward to welcoming you to the 2nd ASEAN Finance Ministers' Investor Seminar and hope this year's event will prove to be an invaluable and memorable experience.