FCA members are cordially invited to join two livestream events to discuss the most pressing issues pertaining to economic prospects and challenges in the ASEAN+3 region (ASEAN plus China, Japan, and Korea). The events are organized by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) to launch its flagship report, the AREO 2021.

Event 1:  Virtual press conference: ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2021

Wednesday, March 31, 10:00 – 10:50 AM SGT

Struck by the COVID-19 pandemic and US-China trade and tech tension, the ASEAN+3 region (ASEAN, China, Japan and Korea) is poised to recover at the back of swift policy responses and vaccine rollout. However, risks are on the horizon. AMRO Chief Economist, Dr Hoe Ee Khor will present and discuss ASEAN+3 regional economic outlook, risks, and policy considerations.

Event 2: Webinar: Global Value Chains in the Post-Pandemic ‘New Normal’

Wednesday, April 7, 10:30 – 11:45 AM SGT

Heavily reliant on trade and manufacturing as key growth drivers, the massive disruptions to supply chains brought about by the pandemic have exposed the vulnerabilities of the global values chains (GVCs), threatening the region’s growth potential. Industry experts will discuss the possible reconfiguration of the GVCs, technology bifurcation, and the impact on regional economies.

Please click here to register or for more information on the programs. For any interview requests, please contact Pinky Vu Lan Huong at vu.lanhuong@amro-asia.org and/or +65 88763598.