What themes and trends will underpin the practice and policy of trade in Asia?
Will export-oriented economies benefit from a sustained pick-up in external demand? | | | | | | When 50% of all commerce in Asia is intra-regional, breaking down barriers to trade looks like a great opportunity. Join us for the next installment of Asia Trade Week, a must-attend event from Economist Impact where the panels will shed light on the rest of 2022 and beyond, what themes and trends will underpin the practice and policy of trade in Asia? | March 21st - 24th 2022 Virtual Event | | | | | | More than 3,000 industry leaders at the forefront of the Asia trade industry and beyond will convene to discover new opportunities for growth. | Hear from ASEAN Economic Community, Mastercard, Nestlé Philippines, Director-general, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion, Thailand and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore: | | | | | |  | Deputy secretary general ASEAN Economic Community | A wave of optimism came with the start of 2021 as countries began to roll out vaccines and regional and global economies rebounded, raising hopes of an imminent return to a semblance of normality Will technology adoption be a key factor driving trade? | | | | | | How free trade agreements such as RCEP will provide opportunities for Asia's SMEs to diversify their operations and target new customers and will SMEs be quick to grasp this opportunity? | | |  | Director-general Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Thailand | | | |  | Head, Supply Chain & Procurement Nestlé Philippines | In this session, organisations will tell how they have successfully managed logistics and supply-chain disruptions over the last 18 months by using real-time supply-chain visibility platforms. | | | | | | With an estimated 80% of all goods transported by sea it is in a position to influence great change across the supply chain. What technologies are emerging that will enhance processes for shipping companies? | | |  | Chief executive Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore | | | |  | Executive vice president, Digital & Emerging Partnerships and New Payment Flows, Asia Pacific Mastercard | In this panel, regulators and industry players will discuss the future of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as an alternative payment method in Asia. What enablers are needed to overcome its regulatory risk? | | | | | | We look forward to you joining us. | | | | 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 | | | | | | | | FURTHER READING FROM OUR SUPPORTERS | | | | |
