Element AI, a global developer of artificial intelligence-powered (AI) solutions and software, announced a collaborative relationship through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank). The Montreal-based company will be contributing to the development of a governance framework for the responsible adoption of AI as UnionBank looks to develop trusted and fair AI solutions for its customers. We wish PBEC member Miguel Aboitiz well with this digital initiative for a further enhanced customer banking experience….
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Robert Koepp, Principal at Geoeconomix, LLC talked about how the pandemic is changing foreign investment strategies in China.
Click here to register – free of charge Co-hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Horasis will convene its annual Horasis India Meeting on 22 June. The meeting gathers 400 of the most senior members of the Horasis Visions Community to jointly inspire India’s future. The confirmed cases from Covid-19 continue to rise in India and elsewhere, creating dire economic and political challenges. At this critical moment, the Horasis India Meeting will take an in depth look at both…
Headquartered in China, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) is an international organization jointly initiated by 29 member states. BFA holds its annual conference in Boao, Hainan on a regular basis. The founding purpose of BFA was to promote economic integration in Asia. Its mission now is to pool positive energy for the development of Asia and the world. The accomplishments of BFA have been impossible without the strong support and active participation of the governments of member states, various…
The OECD will host the Secretariat of the new Global Partnership on AI (GPAI), a coalition launched today that aims at ensuring that Artificial Intelligence is used responsibly, respecting human rights and democratic values. Arrangements for the OECD’s role as host will be finalised in the coming days. The GPAI will bring together experts from industry, government, civil society and academia to conduct research and pilot projects on AI. Its objective, as set out by founding members Australia, Canada, the…
You are cordially invited to an upcoming PBEC Virtual webinar. When: Friday June 19th 2020 Start time: 12:00 PM Hong Kong SAR. Duration: 1 hour. Topic: PBEC Webinar: An Asian Investors Sentiment in this challenging period Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2815920210451/WN_Vk4JfS3_QeS7r_SDK9eKkQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ———- Confirmed Speakers George Wong (Managing Director & Head of Treasurer @Guotai Junan International Holdings (1788.HK Listed HKSE) Joined GJI in April…
The unprecedented socio-economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic calls for unparalleled multi-sectoral responses. ESCAP has developed a framework to support the socio-economic response of Asia and the Pacific to the COVID-19 pandemic. The framework’s overarching principle supports building back better through integrated policies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. ESCAP’s offer to member States builds on its mandates and involves three main streams of work: protecting people and enhancing resilience; supporting economic recovery; and restoring supply chains and supporting…
Ritesh Singh is a Business Economist with specialization in Investment and Trade Policy. He possesses in-depth knowledge of the following; India’s Macroeconomic Problems & Policies, India’s Regulatory Regime including Sectoral Investment & Trade Policy Issues, India’s Rights & Obligations arising out of its bilateral/regional (PTAs/RTAs) and multilateral trade pacts (WTO), India’s Geo-economical Equations, Chinese Trade Regulations & WTO Accession Protocol. Ritesh has kindly agreed to join PBEC as its Indian economic advisor, to provide our members with periodic updates and…
Sergio Luna is Citi Bank Mexico City Chief Economist – he has been involved with APEC throughout the years. Sergio worked closely with APEC as their Mexico economic forecaster. It is a body that he sees becoming vitally important again for Asia Pacific economies especially Mexico in a Post Covid-19 world, especially in relation to new trade relations and its future economic development.