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09. 15 – 09.30
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Welcoming Remarks
- Mr Jusuf Wanandi
Publisher
The Jakarta Post
- Ambassador Le Luong Minh
Secretary General
ASEAN Secretariat
- Ambassador Donald Campbell
Co-Chair
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
Introducer:
- Mr Endy Bayuni
Chief Editor
The Jakarta Post
Keynote Address:
- Mr. Hassan Wirayuda
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Indonesia
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10.00 – 11.00
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Session 1: Where is the ASEAN Economic Community heading?
Now that the community is a reality, and it is here to stay with us, what have been achieved and what can ASEAN countries do to improve intra-ASEAN trade, movement of workforce, people and build stronger ASEAN community.
Moderator / Introducer:
- Mr Meidyatama Suryodiningrat
President Director
Antara News Agency, Indonesia
Keynote Address:
- Dr Mari Pangestu
Former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy and
Former Minister of Trade
Panel Discussion:
Open Discussion
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11.00 – 11.15
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Coffee break
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11.15 – 12.15
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Session 2: What next after Community?
Aside from the economic area, the pillars of ASEAN Community also encompass the political-security as well as the socio-cultural areas. After the start of the ASEAN Economic Community at the end of 2015, what next comes to the ASEAN? Will ASEAN member states willing to cede some of their sovereignty? What other factors will slow or even block the creation of ASEAN Community?
Moderator:
- Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan
Chairman
The New Straits Times Press, Malaysia
Keynote Address:
- Ambassador Ong Keng Yong
Executive Deputy Chairman
Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore
Panel Discussion:
- Mr Deddy Saleh
Sinar Mas group
- Mr. Kavi Chongkittavorn
Award-winning journalist & Columnist
The Nation, Thailand
- Ms. Maria A. Ressa
Chief Executive Officer
Rappler.com, Philippines
Open Discussion
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12.30 - 14.00
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Lunch Session
Moderator:
- Mr Riyadi Suparno
Chief Executive Officer
The Jakarta Post
Distinguished Lunch Speaker:
- Ambassador Bilahari Kausikan
SR Nathan Fellow
Institute of Policy Studies
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14.00 – 15.30
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Session 3: Economic and Financial Challenges and Opportunities
The global economy is slowing down, the US continues its slow recovery from the Global Financial Crisis but clouds are gathering with billions of dollars being wiped off global equity markets in the last few months. There remains much uncertainty about the future of the Chinese economy. Are the doomsayers overly pessimistic or is a second Global Crisis on the horizon? In its Global Financial Stability Report the IMF warned that risks were shifting to emerging markets due to legacy issues from the crisis in advanced economies, and weak systemic market liquidity.
Moderator:
- Dr Charles E. Morrison
President
East West Center
Keynote Address:
- Professor Fan Gang
Director
China Reform Foundation
National Economic Research Institute
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Panel Discussion
- Dr Masahiro Kawai
Professor
Graduate School of Public Policy
University of Tokyo
- Dr Lee Jae Young
Lead Economist and Group Head
ASEAN+3 Macro-economic Research Office (AMRO)
- Mr David Carbon
Chief Economist
DBS Bank
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15.30 – 15.45
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Coffee Break
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15.45 – 17.00
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Session 4: Implications of the Paris Climate Change Deal for the Region
Global leaders agreed to an unprecedented deal to combat climate change during their meeting in Paris. What does this mean for the business of the region? Can emerging economies of Asia leapfrog to low-carbon growth models? What opportunities exist for investment and what’s stopping greater investment in renewables?
Moderator:
- Dr Chien-Fu Lin
President
Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER)
Keynote Address:
- Dr Soogil Young
Former Chair
Presidential Committee on Green Growth
Republic of Korea
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Panel Discussion
- Prof Ross Garnaut
Professorial Research Fellow in Economics
University of Melbourne
- Mr Tony Wenas
President Director
PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper (APRIL Group)
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Open discussion
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17.00 – 18.00
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Session 5: Infrastructure and Technology: Engines of Growth
Much of the Asia-Pacific’s growth over the past three decades has been driven by exports, with trade growth anemic what other growth engines can take its place? Initiatives are under way that could promote the more efficient cycling of funds into core growth boosting activities in infrastructure such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank while developments in technology offer new ways to develop innovative financing mechanisms through ‘fintech.’ What opportunities does the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and One Belt One Road initiative present for the region? What role can technology play in unleashing the potential that exists in the world’s most populace region?
Moderator:
- Mr Agung Wiryawan
Director
PWC Advisory
Overview:
- Mr Irhoan Tanudiredja
Senior Partner
PwC Indonesia
Keynote Speaker:
- Mr. Mahendra Siregar
Partner, Palapa Ventures
Former Chairman of Investment Coordinating Board
Former Deputy Minister of Finance and
Former Deputy Minister of Trade
Panel Discussion
- Mr Alex Rusli
Chief Executive Officer
PT Indosat Ooreedo, tbk
- Mr Li Shan
Chairman & CEO
Silk Road Finance Corporation Ltd
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Open Discussion
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18.00 – 19.00
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Concluding Session: Opportunities and Challenges for Regionalism: The ASEAN Economic Community; the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Moderators:
Keynote Speaker
- Mr Thomas Lembong
Minister of Trade
Republic of Indonesia
Panel Discussion:
- Dr Charles Morrison
President
East West Center
- Dr Cielito F. Habito
Chief of Party
Trade-Related Assistance for Development (TRADE) Project
Open Discussion
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19.00 – 19.15
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Concluding Remarks
- Ambassador Tang Guoqiang
Co-Chair
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
- Mr Endy Bayuni
Chief Editor
The Jakarta Post
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