Asia House Festival of Asian Literature

Despite global slowdown, Asia's economies show resilience and growth for 2023 - according to Asia House's Annual Outlook

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星期二, 一月 24, 2023
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The Asia House Annual Outlook 2023 examines how Asia's economies can prevail and deliver robust growth through increased domestic demand for goods and services, countering the global headwinds of high inflation, tighter monetary policy and increasing geopolitical tensions.

Key Points: 
  • The Asia House Annual Outlook 2023 examines how Asia's economies can prevail and deliver robust growth through increased domestic demand for goods and services, countering the global headwinds of high inflation, tighter monetary policy and increasing geopolitical tensions.
  • However, and mirroring the global outlook, Asia is susceptible to risk and faces multiple and multi-faceted shocks, such as energy-price volatility, geopolitical conflict, and higher borrowing costs.
  • Asia House assessed eight key economies in Asia across metrics conducive to meeting these challenges.
  • Drawing on the Indices, the Asia House Annual Outlook 2023 report includes several recommendations for policymakers across Asia.

HKTDC Chairman in the UK to promote new opportunities through Hong Kong

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星期四, 十月 27, 2022
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HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength.

Key Points: 
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength.
  • Following a visit to Japan in early October, they are currently in the UK to promote new prospects for UK companies and to discuss how they can use Hong Kong as a springboard.
  • "I am greatly encouraged to see the keen interest from the UK business community in Hong Kong and the GBA.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

A New Era of Multilateralism, Sustainable Trade and Trade in Services to Drive Global Trade - DMCC's 'Future of Trade" Report Finds

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星期二, 七月 5, 2022
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global trade, which hit a record high of USD 28.5 trillion in 2021 , is expected to grow steadily in 2022 and the coming years as a new era of multilateralism – underpinned by regionalisation, trade in services, innovation and sustainable trade – counters the impact of the slowing global economy, according to DMCC's latest Future of Trade 2022 report titled 'A New Era of Multilateralism'.

Key Points: 
  • Pent-up demand from the COVID-19 shock is already driving trade in goods; a rebound in trade in services is set to follow.
  • So too will be closing the digital divide between countries and sectors to bring the benefits of global trade to all."
  • Geopolitics, as ever, will shape the trade landscape in the 2020s, building on new developments in regionalism, bilateral trade, and global investment flows.
  • The Future of Trade is DMCC's biennial flagship research on the changing nature of global trade.

Asia facing 'triple policy challenge' to long-term growth, new Asia House report finds

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星期三, 一月 26, 2022
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LONDON, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia is facing a triple policy challenge that could see even the region's fastest-growing economies fall into the 'middle-income trap', according to new research by Asia House.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia is facing a triple policy challenge that could see even the region's fastest-growing economies fall into the 'middle-income trap', according to new research by Asia House.
  • China leads the Asia House Economic Readiness Indices, but will see economic growth slow in 2022 due to the ongoing disruption of COVID-19.
  • Michael Lawrence, Chief Executive of Asia House:
    "The Asia House Economic Readiness Indices shed new light on the progress of Asia's economies at a critical time in their development.
  • Drawing on the indices, the Asia House Annual Outlook report includes several recommendations for policymakers across Asia.

Experts and Business Leaders Concur RCEP Brings New Economic Opportunities and Greater Collaboration in Asia Pacific

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星期五, 一月 14, 2022
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CKGSB's Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, Dr Xiang Bing, kicked off the event highlighting the importance of RCEP, which represents 29% of the global population, 36% global GDP and 34% of global trade.

Key Points: 
  • CKGSB's Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, Dr Xiang Bing, kicked off the event highlighting the importance of RCEP, which represents 29% of the global population, 36% global GDP and 34% of global trade.
  • Two panels moderated by Jeremy Browne, UK's former Minister of State for Asia Pacific featured experts' views on RCEP's broader implications and benefits for businesses.
  • Experts welcomed the new trade agreement saying it will benefit the region, and potentially contribute to post-pandemic economic recovery.
  • Speakers agreed it will strengthen supply chains, which will increase market opportunities and jobs, and lead to a more closely-integrated economy.

Experts and Business Leaders Concur RCEP Brings New Economic Opportunities and Greater Collaboration in Asia Pacific

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星期五, 一月 14, 2022
Tao, ASEAN, Dean (education), Complementarity, Partnership, Economics, Death, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, RCEP, Efficiency, Multilateralism, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Economic development, CKGSB, GDP, Renewable energy, Industry, Asia-Pacific, Asia House Festival of Asian Literature

CKGSB's Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, Dr Xiang Bing, kicked off the event highlighting the importance of RCEP, which represents 29% of the global population, 36% global GDP and 34% of global trade.

Key Points: 
  • CKGSB's Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, Dr Xiang Bing, kicked off the event highlighting the importance of RCEP, which represents 29% of the global population, 36% global GDP and 34% of global trade.
  • Two panels moderated by Jeremy Browne, UK's former Minister of State for Asia Pacific featured experts' views on RCEP's broader implications and benefits for businesses.
  • Experts welcomed the new trade agreement saying it will benefit the region, and potentially contribute to post-pandemic economic recovery.
  • Speakers agreed it will strengthen supply chains, which will increase market opportunities and jobs, and lead to a more closely-integrated economy.