The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the global economy. But even prior to the pandemic, international trade had slowed due to a backlash against globalization.
As the single biggest beneficiary from trade and investment, the Asia-Pacific region stands to lose the most if its economies cannot rebound from this crisis.
Experts will consider the future of supply chains and trade in Asia:
- Are Asia’s supply chains nimble and resilient enough to overcome geopolitical shocks, such as the US-China trade war?
- How should policymakers respond to geopolitical challenges caused by shifting global trade patterns?
- What do regional initiatives such as the CPTPP and RCEP mean for the future of Asia-Pacific trade?
This webinar is part of our event series Asia-Pacific in a Dynamic World, held in partnership with AIG.
Participants
Cyn-Young Park, Director of Regional Cooperation and Integration, Economics Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Former Deputy Chairman, India Planning Commission
Zhu Min, Former Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Opening remarks: Steven Barnett, Regional CEO APAC, AIG
Chair: Vasuki Shastry, Associate Fellow, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House
