How Entrepreneurs Can Turn a Turbulent 2025 Into a Breakthrough Year
If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader… you probably agree: 2025 wasn’t a walk in the park. Between rising costs, shifting tariffs, unpredictable markets, tightening regulations — and now the pressure to understand AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, e-Invoicing, and ESG standards — running a business often feels like juggling fire while riding a bicycle. 🔥🚴♂️
On a lively Tuesday afternoon, the cozy atmosphere of Nicholes Cakery Café was filled with energy, curiosity, and connection as members of the ProfitMAX Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) gathered for the October edition of PEN POW WOW. The topic for the session “The China Paradox: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications”, drew a group of business owners, professionals, and founders eager to learn from one of the region’s most experienced voices in international business – Mr. Dennis Foo.
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tze
The battlefield is shifting. The China tariff war is shaking global supply chains, raising costs, and forcing businesses in Malaysia and across the region to rethink their strategies. In times of disruption, those who sharpen their insight and adapt their tactics will not just survive…they will emerge victorious.
Key Takeaways on Surviving Trump’s Tariff Turbulence
Petaling Jaya, 24 June 2025, The PEN SME Emergency Forum brought together entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and policy experts to address one of the most pressing issues for Malaysian businesses today: the impact of Trump’s tariff policies.
Held at Crystal Crown Hotel, PJ, the half-day forum (9:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.) offered practical strategies and real-world insights to help SMEs adapt, survive, and thrive amidst global trade uncertainty.
Entrepreneurs as the Driving Force of Malaysia's Growth
Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth
On 19 February 2025, the PEN BizCon25 Conference brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators for a full-day experience of connection, collaboration, and transformative growth.
Hosted at the AFFIN Group Auditorium, Menara AFFIN Bank, and proudly supported by Affin Bank alongside our valued sponsors, the conference was a landmark event for Malaysia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.