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Is Mini-Lateralism the New Multi-Lateralism? Political and Economic Alignments in this Transformed Era

2024 Asia Summit

Is Mini-Lateralism the New Multi-Lateralism? Political and Economic Alignments in this Transformed Era

Thursday, September 19, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Four Seasons Singapore - 3rd Floor Multi-Purpose Room

Amid shifting trade flows and geopolitics, mini-lateral agreements are on the rise among Asian nations and the larger global community, signaling a departure from the traditional multi-lateral trade model. Observers of this mega-trend are keenly monitoring the wave of pivotal elections sweeping Asian nations in 2024, including India, China, and Indonesia. How can companies ensure mini-lateral agreements align with their global operations and long-term business objectives? How are governments navigating larger geopolitical challenges to ensure economic growth remains at the core of their policies? As this megatrend plays out at the ballot boxes, what is the relationship between these agreements and Asia’s political future? In light of broader re-globalization efforts, what are the implications for international investments?