Event Highlights

Webinar on “Malaysian Business Associations in a Changing Landscape: Recent Issues and Future Challenges”

 

In this webinar, Dr Michael Schaper explores how the chambers of commerce, trade associations and professional bodies are adapting to challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, and what is the likely future for such organisations.

 

Webinar on “One Year after Taking Office, Can Prayut Chan-ocha’s Administration Survive?”

 

In this webinar, Dr Punchada Sirivunnabood addressed a set of scenarios for the near-term future of Thai politics, touching on challenges to the stability of the government, and especially the role of the young generation in politics; on the role of the opposition parties; on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and on conflicts within the Phalang Pracharat Party.

 

Webinar on “Uncertainty Tests APEC’s Resilience amid COVID-19, and Pivoting to a Circular Economy”

 

In this webinar, Dr Denis Hew and Ms Satvinderjit Kaur Singh discussed findings from the latest APEC Regional Trends Analysis (ARTA)—the flagship publication of the APEC Policy Support Unit (PSU), and also discussed the ARTA theme chapter on the Circular Economy.

 

Webinar on “What’s in Store for Malaysia’s House? Anticipating Parliament’s July Sitting”

 

In this webinar, Mr Wan Ahmad Fayhsal and Dr Ong Kian Ming discussed the priorities for Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan as the Malaysian parliament reconvenes on 13th July 2020.

 

Webinar on “From Covid-19 to Belt and Road Initiative: What to Watch in Myanmar’s Energy Sector in 2020?”

 

In this webinar, Dr Kaho Yu shared on Covid-19 and its impact on Myanmar’s energy sector, the prospect for Myanmar in the Belt and Road Initiative, and the risks and opportunities amid the 70th anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations.

 

Webinar on “Vietnam’s Economy Post COVID: Poised for Growth?”

 

In this webinar, Dr Vo Tri Thanh assesses the Vietnam’s efforts in restoring the country’s economic growth momentum as it grapples with the task of restructuring and upgrading its economy.

 

Webinar on “Digital Trade Facilitation in ASEAN”

 

In this webinar, Dr Yann Duval discussed the state of digital trade facilitation in ASEAN and what may be done to accelerate progress and make supply chains more efficient, transparent and sustainable. He draws from the Digital and Sustainable Regional Integration Index to explore how well ASEAN economies have integrated into the regional digital economy.

 

Webinar on “ASEAN+3 in Global Value Networks”

 

In this webinar, Dr Hoe Ee Khor delves into growth prospects in the region and evolving global supply chains. His presentation is followed by a panel discussion with Dr Jayant Menon and Ms Selena Ling.

 

Webinar on “Malaysia’s COVID-19 Response – the Next Steps”

 

In this webinar, Dr Azrul Mohd Khalib discussed the health response undertaken by the Malaysian government to tackle COVID-19 pandemic while Ms Intan Nadia Jalil shared about the stimulus packages implemented to mitigate COVID-19’s economic fallout.

 

Webinar on “People’s Risk Perception on New Normal Policy in Jakarta”

 

In this webinar, Dr Sulfikar Amir and Dr Irma Hidayana highlighted two important points concerning people’s responses towards government policy in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic. First, there is a low risk perception of Jakarta residents with regard to Covid-19 pandemic. As such, they are actually not ready to enter the new normal phase initiated by the government. Second, some citizens have actively participated in advocating data transparency on Covid-19 cases, especially on the problematic death cases.