The inaugural Global Business Summit on Belt and Road Infrastructure Investment for Better Business, Better World, and Sustainable Development Goals concluded in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, unveiling nine pilot projects aimed at fostering sustainable development across Asia.
Co-organized by the Government of Indonesia and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Action Platform, the three-day event brought together over 300 participants from governments, businesses, international organizations, academia, think tanks, and NGOs. The summit focused on collaborative pathways to build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global economy through high-quality BRI development.
In a video address, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua highlighted the importance of sustainable infrastructure that is low-carbon, climate-resilient, and universally accessible. “This includes developing integrated transport systems designed to reduce climate emissions, enhance social inclusion, and bolster regional economic integration,” he said.
The nine flagship pilot initiatives unveiled at the summit cover key sectors such as small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) empowerment, green innovation, education, and energy transition. Among them is Chinese fintech leader FinVolution Group’s “BRAVOSHOPS,” which supports small and micro businesses across pan-Asian countries. Chinese tech giant Tencent introduced its “Belt and Road Rural CEO Training Program,” focusing on cultivating rural talent through digital management courses. Additionally, leading Chinese technology company Vivo launched the “NexGen” Vocational Education Scholarship, offering skills training to Indonesian youth to bridge the digital divide and enhance their employability.
“Our initiative provides a combination of physical upgrades, public engagement, and targeted financial support to small business owners,” said Chen Pingping, President and Chief Compliance Officer of FinVolution. “It enables them to improve food safety and product quality, stabilize operations, and expand offerings. It will help at least 1,500 small businesses across the Chinese mainland, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other Asian countries between 2025 and 2030.”
The summit also launched the “Sino-Indonesia Corporate Community Action Network” and presented key outcomes, including reports on transitional finance for the sustainable development of traditional industries.
