One of the key problems in trade finance is its reliance on paper documents
One of the key problems in trade finance is its reliance on paper documents, which are manual, slow and costly. To remedy this, companies have been trying to improve their operations using technologies.
What needs to be considered to ensure the successful digital transformation of trade finance? | | | | Join the Economist Impact's 3rd annual Asia Trade Week to hear from companies who have undergone a digital transformation and learn first-hand from their experiences. | Experts and industry leaders sharing their insights include: | | | |  | Minister of trade Republic of Korea |  | Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry Government of the Philippines |  | Minister of trade Republic of Indonesia |  | Minister for trade, tourism and investment Australia | | | |  | Director, Financial Services Industry Microsoft |  | Economist, Macroeconomics, Trade & Investment Global Practice, World Bank |  | Deputy division chief, strategy, policy and review department IMF |  | Chief executive Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore | | | | Join us for answers to - The future of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as an alternative payment method in Asia
- What needs to be considered to ensure the successful digital transformation of trade finance?
- Will non-fungible tokens (NFTs) make trade finance more efficient?
- What governance frameworks need to be put in place to optimise the use of quantum computing, blockchain and other emerging technologies?
- How can Asia's SMEs take advantage of digital transformation to survive and thrive in the "new normal"?
| | | | | | We look forward to you joining us in March. | | | | | |  | Laurel West Managing director, Economist Events, Asia The Economist Group | | | | | | SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES >> If you are interested in the speaking opportunities available, please contact levinama@economist.com | | | | | | | | |
