This fascinating article, written by Andries (Zandre) Van Straten, seeks to explore the relationship between the members of ASEAN that are pursuing their own national interests and their reasoning behind eliminating regional trade barriers. The article also makes use of a study to determine the effects that the ASEAN members and the global power powers of the USA, China and Japan have had on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). It is certainly interesting to learn that the AEC is flexible…
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PBEC was a supporting partner of the Regional Business Gathering Series – Hong Kong. where the main focus was on High-tech Industries. Our very own CEO, Michael Walsh attended the event to share more about PBEC and to advocate on sustainability and impactful investment and development. He also had the opportunity to meet with the Shenzhen Municipal Government who were there to promote the Industrial High Tech Parks to the Hong Kong companies in attendance.
“Prioritising the Sustainable Development Goals: Partnership between Government, Business and Civil Society”. PBEC Director Deborah Biber 白碧仪 moderating a panel on the unsdgs with Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thailand & Former Director-General World Trade Organization.
Asia’s largest technology event kicked off in Hong Kong, with leaders from the world’s biggest companies and most exciting startups in attendance as well as journalists from every global media outlet, influential investors and thousands of other attendees. CEO of PBEC, Michael Walsh had the opportunity to attend this event. PBEC has openly supported and engaged with multiple start-ups and social entrepreneurship at this year’s RISEconf 2019 in Hong Kong who are actively advocating their business lines with social and…
Co-organized by PBEC and KSI and hosted by Tan Sri Michael Yeo, President of KSI, the Asia Economic and Entrepreneuship Summit kicked off with the opening remark given by Michael Walsh, Chief Executive of PBEC. The summit aimed to bring together leaders, thinkers, influencers from government business, academic institutions, think tanks and civil society to discuss the economic future of Asia especially in light of the recent trade war. During the event, Michael had the opportunity to meet with The…
PBEC – Pacific Basin Economic Council is delighted to have been a co-host of a CPTPP speaker discussion at AmCham HK, together with Asia Business Trade Association and Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Canada). One of the main takeaways arose when Catherine Simmons spoke about the need to educate the general public on trade related issued – showing us what global trade has brought us, and will continue to bring us, and hence, the dire need to educate the general public…
Taking place in Hangzhou, China from July 21st to 22nd, this year’s event will be a high-end platform to promote interaction, innovation and cooperation between everyone in the business community. PBEC’s director, Deborah Biber 白碧仪 will be in attendence. The event will feature speakers such as Houkun Hu, Vice Chairman of Huawei, Richard Von Appen, Chairman of ABAC, Monica Hardy Whaley, President, National Centre for APEC and many other notable personalities in the business world. Simply click on the link…
Focus: High-Tech Industries Date: July 17, 2019 Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm Venue: 22/F United Centre 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong The Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality is hosting the third seminar of its “Regional Business Gathering Series – Hong Kong” on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. The Pacific Basin Economic Council is jointly working with Shenzhen International Investment & Promotion Association and CW CPA to invite business leaders and entrepreneurs in the high-tech industries to…
PBEC – Pacific Basin Economic Council members & friends of PBEC who are into the whole high technology sphere and are interested to learn more, this forum is for you. Hear about the latest investment opportunities in Shenzhen, (duped silicon valley of the east) & one of the major GBA growth cities. If you wish to expand your own business into one of the fastest growing high tech cities in China and possibly AsiaPacific right now, this forum gives you…
Check out the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index, a new analytical tool for sharpening debate on power in the Asia-Pacific. The Index ranks 25 countries and territories in terms of their power, reaching as far west as Pakistan, as far north as Russia, and as far into the Pacific as Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Explore state power across eight measures and 126 indicators. Plot the distribution of power in Asia on an interactive map. Compare variations in…