The Future of Community and Mobility Week
The Future I Want to See:
Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Communities in ASEAN,
Japan and Beyond
ASEAN (Association of South‐East Asian Nations)
Aligned with the EXPO 2025 theme, this program paints how ASEAN and Japan can engineer an inclusive and sustainable future that integrate smartechnology, sustainability, and inclusivity as core values. By fostering collaboration among governments, businesses, and local communities in ASEAN and Japan, we can create resilient communities that prioritize environmental stewardship, social inclusion, and economic growth. Through a high-level keynote speech and a dynamic discussion, participants will explore how cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices can transform urban and rural areas into thriving, inclusive spaces for all. The program will also feature the winner of the ASEAN-Japan Centre’s “ASEAN New Generation” Short Film Award depicting creative and inspiring imaginations of the future of ASEAN and Japan.
Recorded video available
Discussion
- Smart cities
- Digital garden cities
- Automatic operation
- Innovative Business, Sustainabel Business, Inclusive Business.
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
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Time and
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2025.05.25[Sun]
14:00 ～ 16:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
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14:00 – 14:05
Introduction to “The Future I Want to See: Smart, Sustainable
and Inclusive Initiatives in ASEAN, Japan and Beyond”
Emcee:
Ms. Reiko Nagaoka
Project Officer, ASEAN-Japan Centre
14:06 – 14:10
Opening Remarks
H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
Secretary-General of ASEAN
14:11 – 14:14
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
14:15 – 14:30
Keynote Speech: Engineering Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive
Futures
Speaker:
Mr. YOSHIDA Katsuhiko
Director, President COO & CFO of MinebeaMitsumi Inc.
14:31 – 15:20
Panel Discussion
Moderator:
• Dr. Kunihiko HIRABAYASHI, ASEAN-Japan Centre, Secretary
General
Panelists:
• Mr. Katsuhiko Yoshida – MinebeaMitsumi Inc., Director,
President COO & CFO
• Mr. Robin Takashi Lewis – myMizu, Co-Founder
• Ms. June Cheryl Cabal-Revilla – Metro Pacific Investments
Corporation (MPIC), Chief Finance Officer, Chief
Sustainability Officer and Chief Risk Officer
• Mr. Jerome Barradas – ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity,
Director of Public Engagement Divison
15:21 – 15:30
Q&A from Audience
15:31 – 15:55
Special Feature: “ASEAN New Generation” Short Film Award
Featuring the winner of the ASEAN New Generation Short Film
Award
15:56 – 15:58
Closing Remarks
H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
Secretary-General of ASEAN
16:00 Wrap up and end
Reports
【Reflection】
On 25 May 2025, the ASEAN-Japan Centre and the ASEAN
Secretariat co-organized a special dialogue “The Future I Want
to See: Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Communities in
ASEAN, Japan and Beyond” at the Theme Weeks Studio, as part of
Expo 2025’s “The Future of Mobility and Community Week.” The
event explored how smart technology, sustainability, and
inclusivity can shape the future of communities in the region.
The session opened with a video message from H.E. Dr. Kao Kim
Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, who emphasized ASEAN’s
commitment to innovation and sustainability through regional
frameworks such as the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization
Strategy, ASEAN Smart Cities Network, and the ASEAN Framework
for Circular Economy—all aligned with the ASEAN Community
Vision 2045.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Katsuhiko Yoshida,
Director and President COO & CFO of MinebeaMitsumi Inc., a
leading Japanese semiconductor manufacturer with operations in
ASEAN. He highlighted how precision engineering and innovation
can promote inclusive and sustainable development, citing
solar power and energy efficiency initiatives in Cambodia and
Thailand.
A dynamic panel discussion followed, featuring Mr. Yoshida;
Mr. Robin Takashi Lewis, CEO and Co-founder of myMizu; Ms.
Chaye Cabal-Revilla, CFO, CSO, and CRO of Metro Pacific
Investments Corporation (MPIC); and Mr. Jerome Barradas,
Director of Public Engagement of the ASEAN Centre for
Biodiversity (ACB).
Key takeaways included:
1. Scaling Sustainability: Cross-sector collaboration is
essential for expanding sustainability efforts, as noted by
ACB’s Barradas.
2. Sustainability as a Catalyst: Panelists stressed that
sustainability is now a foundation and a driver for
socio-economic growth and resilience, as well as strategic
core of business and governance, not just an ethical choice.
3. Role of Technology: AI and digital technologies play a role
in advancing sustainability, though challenges exist regarding
the digitalization of core analog know-how in precision
manufacturing.
4. Addressing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: MPIC’s
Cabal-Revilla addressed climate and infrastructure risks,
advocating resilience and biodiversity-conscious business
models.
5. Nature-Based Solutions: Biodiversity mainstreaming,
ecosystem restoration, and circular economies are integral for
ecological and economic health.
6. Youth Engagement: The creativity of youth was recognized as
a force for innovation, with platforms like the ASEAN-Japan
Centre’s Short Film Award encouraging their active
participation.
7. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Social enterprises like myMizu
exemplify how adaptability and resourcefulness can help scale
sustainability solutions.
8. Inclusivity and Diversity: “Leaving no one behind” was a
shared value, with emphasis on integrating marginalized voices
into planning and implementation.
9. ASEAN-Japan Cooperation: The event highlighted growing
collaboration in sustainable development, digital
transformation, and biodiversity protection under the
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
10. Individual Action: Ultimately, progress begins with
individuals who care deeply and act with purpose—participants
were encouraged to identify and take their own first step.
Following the panel, the 10 winning entries of the ASEAN New
Generation Short Film Award were screened. These youth-created
films showcased fresh perspectives on sustainability and
community. The featured works included:
KANTO (Philippines), Distance (Lao PDR), Replay (Philippines),
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay (Philippines), The Assignment
(Indonesia), Hobby (Philippines), The Outside Life Balance
(Lao PDR), The Grilled Rice (Lao PDR), Dear, Bapak...
(Malaysia), and Frames of Tomorrow (Cambodia).
The event concluded with a call to action from H.E. Dr. Kao
Kim Hourn, urging all participants to reflect on their
personal role in advancing sustainability. Audience members
contributed their aspirations and commitments to an
interactive visual artwork created by Mr. Riyo Harata and Ms.
Yumino Tanaka, symbolizing collective responsibility and hope
for the future.
For more information on the event report, please visit the
website of the ASEAN-Japan Centre at
https://www.asean.or.jp/en/event-report/20250602/ .
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
The ASEAN-Japan Centre will continue to implement
collaborative activities to enhance ASEAN-Japan relations in
partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat after the EXPO.
Cast
Moderator
ASEAN-Japan Centre
Kunihiko Hirabayashi, MD PhD
Secretary General of ASEAN-Japan Centre
Born in 1958 in Nagano Prefecture, Dr. Kunihiko Hirabayashi has been serving as the Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Japan Centre since September 2021. Previously, he was the Regional Chief of Health and Regional Advisor at UNICEF’s East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Hirabayashi dedicated over 18 years of service to UNICEF, working as a technical advisor and regional representative from May 2003 to August 2021. Before his work with UNICEF, he spent around a decade providing technical assistance in hospitals across developing countries. He earned his Ph.D. in Physiology and Medicine from the University of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
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Speakers
Katsuhiko Yoshida
Director, President COO & CFO of MinebeaMitsumi Inc.
Mr. Katsuhiko Yoshida joined MinebeaMitsumi Inc. in
April 1984 and has held various leadership positions
throughout his career. He served as General Manager of
the Cambodia Business Promotion Office in 2010, Head
of the Operation Department at the Electronic Device
& Component Manufacturing Headquarters in 2013,
and Executive Officer in 2014. In 2017, he became
Managing Executive Officer, and in 2018, Deputy Chief
of the Tokyo Head Office.
Mr. Yoshida was appointed Senior Managing Executive
Officer in 2019, and in 2020, he became a Director at
ABLIC Inc., MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD., and U-Shin
Ltd. He currently serves as Director, President, COO,
and CFO of MinebeaMitsumi Inc., while also holding
leadership roles at various subsidiaries, including
Director of Minebea AccessSolutions Inc. since January
2023. His expertise covers business administration,
corporate planning, and sustainability management.
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Robin Takashi Lewis
Co-Founder of mymizu
Mr. Robin Takashi Lewis is an award-winning social
entrepreneur and educator based in Japan. He is Co-CEO
of Social Innovation Japan, a two-time winner of
Japan's 'Minister of Environment
Prize,' and Co-founder of mymizu, a platform
reducing plastic waste through technology and
community.
With over 13 years of experience, Mr. Takashi Lewis
has worked with social enterprises, NGOs, and
inter-governmental organizations, managing climate and
disaster-related projects across Asia, Africa, and the
Americas. He has also led empowerment programs for
tens of thousands globally.
Mr. Takashi Lewis is a recipient of M.I.T. Technology
Review’s ‘Innovators Under-35’ Japan Award and
Business Insider Japan's 'Beyond
Millennials' Award. He is also a 2024 Obama
Leader Asia-Pacific. His environmental work has been
featured by CNN, Netflix, and NHK.
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June Cheryl Cabal-Revilla
Chief Finance Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Risk Officer of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC)
Ms. June Cheryl-Cabal Revilla is an accomplished
executive with extensive leadership experience in the
telecommunications and infrastructure sectors. Prior
to joining MPIC, she held various executive roles at
PLDT Group, the Philippines' largest telco
company. She has been an appointed member of the
Financial Reporting and Sustainability Standards
Council (FRSC) of the Philippines since 2010. As the
founding chair of Gabay Guro, the country’s largest
education advocacy program for teachers, she has made
significant contributions to the education sector in
the Philippines.
Ms. Cabal-Revilla holds a Bachelor’s in Accountancy
from De La Salle University and a Master’s in Business
Management from the Asian Institute of Management. She
was awarded the AIM Triple A Award in 2020 and is
currently a trustee at both AIM and DLSU. She also
completed executive programs at Stanford and MIT. Her
achievements include the Accountancy Centenary Award
of Excellence in 2023 and recognition as the Most
Influential Filipina Woman in the World at the
Filipina Leadership Global Summit in 2023.
Ms. Cabal-Revilla has received multiple Best CFO, CSO,
and Top CEO awards from institutions across the
Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. She
was also named a Ten Outstanding Young Man (TOYM)
awardee in 2013.
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Jerome Barradas
Director of Public Engagement Division of ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Mr. Jerome Barradas is the Director of the Public
Engagement Division at the ASEAN Centre for
Biodiversity (ACB), where he oversees the development,
implementation, and monitoring of the Centre's
public engagement work plan. His division focuses on
media relations, including news releases, press
statements, and organizing press events to engage the
public on ASEAN and biodiversity issues.
Before joining ACB, Mr. Barradas was the project
coordinator for the Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural
Resources (AFNR) Knowledge Platform at the Southeast
Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research
in Agriculture (SEARCA), which aimed to accelerate
agricultural transformation through innovation in
Southeast Asia.
Previously, Mr. Barradas served as a program
communication specialist at the International Rice
Research Institute (IRRI), where he worked closely
with scientists to develop communication materials and
managed capacity-building programs for the IRRI
Training Center.
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Co-organiser
ASEAN Secretariat
ASEAN-Japan Centre
The Future of Community and Mobility Week
The Future I Want to See:
Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Communities in ASEAN, Japan
and Beyond
Aligned with the EXPO 2025 theme, this program paints how ASEAN and Japan can engineer an inclusive and sustainable future that integrate smartechnology, sustainability, and inclusivity as core values. By fostering collaboration among governments, businesses, and local communities in ASEAN and Japan, we can create resilient communities that prioritize environmental stewardship, social inclusion, and economic growth. Through a high-level keynote speech and a dynamic discussion, participants will explore how cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices can transform urban and rural areas into thriving, inclusive spaces for all. The program will also feature the winner of the ASEAN-Japan Centre’s “ASEAN New Generation” Short Film Award depicting creative and inspiring imaginations of the future of ASEAN and Japan.
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2025.05.25[Sun]
14:00～16:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
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