Bloomberg Business Summit at APEC

* Pre-registration is required for this invitation-only session. Attendance is limited *

The end of the pandemic is in sight, but the world is grappling with numerous headwinds. Soaring inflation, fueled by the high price of energy and food and continuing supply chain challenges, is weighing heavily on businesses, exacerbating income inequality, with rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks inflicting pain on emerging and developed markets alike. Against this backdrop, how can we bring down inflation without triggering a deep, prolonged global recession? We speak to experts on a road map for sustainable growth.

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12:35 PM          Welcoming Remarks

• Yazhou Sun, Editor, Bloomberg Live

12:37 PM        Opening Remarks

• Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President of Bangkok Bank

12:40 PM        Keynote Interview

• Eteri Kvintradze, Director, Capacity Development Office in Thailand, IMF
• Moderator: Jeanette Rodrigues, Managing Editor for South Asia, Bloomberg

1:00 PM        Keynote Interview
• Amb. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Special Advisor of Eastern Economic Corridor; Former Permanent Secretary of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
• Moderator: Yazhou Sun, Editor, Bloomberg Live

For real-time transcription of the event, please click here to open the “Wordly” page.

1:30 PM THA        Welcoming Remarks

• Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live

1:35 PM THA        Thailand’s Economic Outlook

Opening Remarks: Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance, The Kingdom of Thailand

Followed by a conversation with Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live

1:50 PM THA         Fireside Chat on Monetary Policy 

• Piti Disyatat, Assistant Governor, Monetary Policy Group, Bank of Thailand
• Moderator: Jeanette Rodrigues, Managing Editor for South Asia, Bloomberg

2:15 PM THA        Looking Ahead– The View From Asia

Market volatility, sky high inflation, and pockets of recession have darkened the outlook for the global economy. As expectations for global growth slow, we look at the experience of economies in Asia, where economists expect moderate growth to offer the region some protection from global headwinds. We bring together business leaders to discuss Asia’s multi-faceted strategy for the coming quarters – what are the economic priorities and what are the key downside risks to watch out for?

• Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank
• Pakorn Peetathawatchai, President, The Stock Exchange of Thailand
• Moderator: Jeanette Rodrigues, Managing Editor for South Asia, Bloomberg

2:45 PM THA        B.Grimm Sponsor Spotlight: Doing Business with Compassion – Save the Tigers

• Harald Link, Chairman of B.Grimm; President of B.Grimm Power Public Co., Ltd.

2:50 PM THA         Covid Recovery 3.0: Healthcare Infrastructure

Affordability, high quality medical professionals and world-class facilities are pushing demand in Thailand’s healthcare sector. Rated fifth in the world for health security by Johns Hopkins at the end of 2021, based partly on the robust response to the pandemic, the country is going from strength to strength. How are neighbors faring? Is it a level playing field? And how can we ensure access to quality healthcare for all?

• Poramaporn Prasarttong-osoth, M.D., President, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL.
• Moderator: K. Oanh Ha, Global Business Senior Reporter, Bloomberg

3:05 PM THA        Sponsor Spotlight: Metaverse as the New Digital Transformation–  Vision of MQDC

• Parut Penpayap, Project Director, MQDC Metaverse

3:10 PM THA        A Woman’s Workplace

Around 600 million women make up the labor force in APEC economies but the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women and girls, broadening inclusion needs to be a major part of the sustained recovery effort. So what action are economies taking to make sure women are included? How can businesses build skills and capacity? Which women leaders are making an impact?

• Narisa Chauvidul-Aw, CEO, Founder, KogoPay
• Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Chairperson of Toshiba Thailand Co Ltd; Chairperson of Kasikorn Bank; Former Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
• Moderator: Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live

3:35 PM THA        Networking Break

3:45 PM THA        Tourism in a Post-Pandemic World 

Before the pandemic, the tourism sector was one of the world’s fastest growing economic sectors. According to APEC figures, in the Asia-Pacific region the total contribution of the tourism sector to GDP from 2019 to 2020 suffered a drop of almost 54% from US$3 trillion down to US$1.4 trillion. Jobs in the sector plummeted by almost 34 million. What’s ahead for the sector? How can tourism change? What will be the drivers of that transformation?

• Omri Morgenshtern, CEO, Agoda
• Dillip Rajakarier, CEO, Minor Hotels; Group CEO, Minor International
• Moderator: Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live

4:10 PM  THA        APEC Economies’ Aviation Outlook 

The pandemic saw the industry decimated and most planes grounded. We also saw a move to cargo. Airline travel globally has rebounded as travel restrictions have eased. What is the future of air travel in APAC post pandemic? Is there reason for optimism? And just how does the industry plan to be environmentally sustainable in the long term?

• Alexander Feldman, President, Boeing Southeast Asia
• Moderator: K. Oanh Ha, Global Business Senior Reporter, Bloomberg

4:25 PM THA         Tech for All 

• Karan Bhatia, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google
• Moderator: K. Oanh Ha, Global Business Senior Reporter, Bloomberg

4:40 PM THA        Thailand: A Vision for the Future

• Chayotid Kridakon, Thai Trade Representative; Advisor to the Prime Minister of Thailand
• Moderator: Isabel Reynolds, Government Reporter, Bloomberg

4:55 PM THA        Closing Remarks

• Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live

For real-time transcription of the event, please click here to open the “Wordly” page.

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