“Charting a Bold Future: U.S. Businesses in the Asian Century”
AMCHAM was proud to host the 2018 APCAC Business Summit themed “Charting a Bold Future: U.S. Businesses in the Asian Century” held in Kuala Lumpur from April 4-5, 2018.
330 leading business, government, diplomatic and academic figures from more than 12 countries across Asia and the U.S. met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Summit.
Delegates heard from a range of business, government and academic leaders throughout the Summit discussing a range of issues including an in-depth look at what the Asian Century means, some of the challenges of Asia for U.S. companies, smart cities, the impact of emerging technologies on the global supply chain, energy challenges, cybersecurity, infrastructure and ASEAN and regional trading frameworks.
We have put together for you a summary of all the sessions, please click on the topics (below) to download the summary.
DAY 1, April 4, 2018
09:20 – 09:40 a.m. The Asian Century but which Asia?
09:40 – 10:20 a.m. The Challenge of Asia for U.S. Companies
10:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Beyond Borders
13:15- 13:45 p.m. Increasing Private Capital Investment in ASEAN
13:45 – 14:45 p.m. Tomorrow’s Technology Our Digital Economy
Breakout Session 1 – 15:15 – 16:05 p.m.
Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Global Supply Chain
Fintech Preparing for our Digital Future
Breakout Session 2 – 16:05– 17:00 p.m.
Energy Powering Asia Pacific Growth
DAY 2, April 5, 2018
09:00 – 09:30 a.m. Global Trends Regional Outlook
09:30 – 10:30 a.m. ASEAN Regional Trade Frameworks
Breakout Session 1 – 10.45 – 11.35 a.m.
Asian Integration Aligning the Region
Breakout Session 2 – 11.35 a.m. – 12.25 p.m.
Cross-Border Trade Moving Goods in a Digital Economy
Managing Disputes in Cross-Border Transactions
Tomorrow’s Talent: Will Asia’s Talent Pool Be Ready For Asia’s Growth
Afternoon Session
13:30 – 14:30 p.m. What Power Women Asia’s Productivity Goldmine
14:45 – 15:35 p.m. Re-Investment and New FDI into the region
15:35 – 16:35 p.m. Managing info in a Post Truth Era
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