5th ASIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
• Be updated on the key challenges and emerging trends facing Asia • Identify investment opportunities in Asia that will help companies benefit from enhanced Asian regionalism • Study the major investment risks in the region while identifying new investment opportunities amidst the energy, food and financial crisis • Understand Asia’s economic prospects and learn how the governments plan to bring solutions to these challenges • Steer the growth of your company by discovering the new prospects in China, India and ASEAN • Enhance your company’s investor relations through the summit’s excellent networking opportunities • Participate in discussions with government, business and thought leaders • Find blue oceans for your business in Asia by hearing our special presenters discuss on China’s role in the global economy and how innovation and entrepreneurship will drive Asia’s economic prosperity

KEY ISSUES
• Asia’s Recovery – Where Are We Now?
• Will the 21st Century Still be an Asian Century – What is China’s Role?
• Conversation with Leaders: Governance, Leadership and Human Capital in Asia – What Matters? What Next?
• Strengthening Economic, Trade & Investment Ties After the Crisis – Reconnecting Asia with Europe and USA
• Business Unusual: Building Sustainable Business in Asia after the Economic Crisis

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Chief Executive Officers of companies • Company Directors and Managers • Scholars and Researchers on Asia • Investment Analysts • Fund Managers • Investment Bankers • Corporate Consultants • Lawyers & Legal Advisers • Accountants & Financial Consultants • Business Development Managers • Corporate & Strategic Planning Managers • Think Tank Analysts • Marketing Managers

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
• The Rt. Hon. Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang, Malaysia.
• Dato’ Seri Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia Berhad.
• Dato’ Dr. Michael Yeoh, Chief Executive Officer / Director, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI).
• Prof. Wang Gungwu, Chairman, East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore.
• Mr. S. Roy, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, ASEANAFFAIRS.
• Mr. Joseph Tan, Director / Chief Economist Asia, Credit Suisse, Singapore & Council Secretary, Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
• Mr. Wei Jianguo, Secretary-General, China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) / Former Vice Minister of Commerce China.
• Mr. Manu Bhaskaran, Partner, Centennial Group, Singapore.
• Mr. Tanri Abeng, Chairman, Telekomsel Indonesia.
• Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Group, Hong Kong and Asia Society Hong Kong Center.
• Mr. Thai Quang Trung, Regional Coordinator, Hanns Seidel Foundation.
• Mr. Teoh Kok Lin, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Singular Asset Management Sdn Bhd, Malaysia.

For enquiries and registration please contact:
DAVID SELVAN: General Line: +(603) 2093 5393 ext.220 Direct Line: +(603) 2093 2933 E-mail: david.selvan@asli.com.my
MAX SAY: General Line: +(603) 2093 5393 ext.213 Direct Line: +(603) 2093 5698 E-mail: maxsay@asli.com.my

THE 5^THASIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT December 7, 2009 ◊ Sheraton Towers Hotel, Singapore
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
8.30 am	Arrival and Registration of Participants.
9.15 am	Welcoming Speeches by Summit Co-Chairmen:
	• Prof. Wang Gungwu Chairman, East Asian Institute (EAI), National University of Singapore. • Dato’ Dr. Michael Yeoh Chief Executive Officer / Director, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), Malaysia. • Mr. Ronnie Chan Chairman, Hang Lung Group, Hong Kong & Asia Society Hong Kong Center.
9.30 am	SESSION 1:
	“Asia’s Recovery – Where Are We Now?” (Will Asia this time be able to decouple from the USA? Green shoots recovery in Asia appears promising with the worst over for China, Singapore and Malaysia but can the recovery be sustained? Will Asia experience a W-shape or Lshape recovery? What will Asia’s future economic challenges be? What are the prospects for sustained growth in China, Southeast Asia, India?)
10.45 am	Morning Refreshments / Informal Interaction.
11.15 am	SESSION 2:
	“Will the 21st Century Still be an Asian Century – What is China’s Role?”
	(It has been said that the 21st Century will be Asia’s Century as China emerges to be a major global economic powerhouse. The peaceful rise of China will ensure China will be a key player shaping the future of Asia. How will China’s rise impact on Asia? The World? Is Asia still on track to be the driving force for the 21st Century global economy?)
12.30 pm	Lunch & Luncheon Keynote Panel – “Conversation with Leaders: Governance, Leadership and Human Capital in Asia – What Matters? What Next?”
2.30 pm	SESSION 3:
	“Strengthening Economic, Trade & Investment Ties After the Crisis – Reconnecting Asia with Europe and USA” (Asia’s growth has been fuelled by trade and investments. Will this old model still work? How can Asia find new markets? How can Asia develop stronger economic and trade linkages with Europe and North America? What are the challenges facing globalization and regional integration?)
3.45 pm	SESSION 4:
	“Business Unusual: Building Sustainable Business in Asia after the Economic Crisis” (The global economic crisis forces many companies to restructure and rethink their business models to survive and compete in a new environment. How are Asian companies faring with global competition? How can Asian brands grow? What are the key success factors? How to grow sustainable businesses? How companies CSR programmes can contribute towards sustainability and address climate change?)
5.00 pm	Concluding Session: The Way Forward – Summarizing the Key Challenges and Setting the Priorities
	(This session will round up the Summit, summarizes the key issues and challenges and drawing conclusions on the road ahead)
5.30 pm	End of Summit / Afternoon Refreshments.
Note: The Organisers reserves the right to amend the programme in the best interest of the Summit. Dated: 7th September 2009