EAI-ISAS Series Launch

PROGRAMME

*Please note that programme and speakers are subjected to changes

This event is jointly organised by the East Asian Institute, NUS and the Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS.

Registration / Tea Reception

Welcome Remarks

Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea

Director

Institute of South Asian Studies

National University of Singapore

Introduction and Addresses

Introduction

Dr Teh Kok Peng

Chairman

East Asian Institute

National University of Singapore

Keynote Address

Ms Sim Ann

Senior Minister of State

Foreign Affairs and National Development, Singapore

Stage Setting

China and the Evolving Global Order

Dr Li Li

Deputy Director of the Institute of International Relations

Tsinghua University, China

The Evolution of India’s Multi Alignment

Professor C Raja Mohan

Visiting Research Professor

Institute of South Asian Studies

National University of Singapore

Coffee Break

Presentations and Interactive Session

Moderator

Professor P S Srinivas

Visiting Research Professor

East Asian Institute

National University of Singapore

Presenters

The Global Economy and the Importance of China and India

Professor Alfred Schipke

Director

East Asian Institute

National University of Singapore

China’s Economic Outlook and Reform PrioritiesDr Steven Barnett

IMF Senior Resident Representative

Beijing, China

India’s Economic Outlook and Reform Priorities

Dr Ranil Salgado

IMF Senior Resident Representative

New Delhi, India

Discussants

Dr Wang Tao
Managing Director
UBS, Hong Kong

Dr Taimur Baig
Chief Economist
DBS Bank

Interactive Session

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About the Event

China and India, the world’s first and third-largest economies by purchasing power parity, wield immense global influence. Together, they account for 35 percent of the global population and are projected to contribute 50 percent of global economic growth in 2024. Their economies are key drivers of regional and global trade, deeply intertwined with supply chains and crucial to addressing global challenges like climate change. Both nations are also at the forefront of innovation in sectors such as financial technology. As members of BRICS, they advocate for reforms in global governance and the financial architecture to ensure fairer representation.

The launch will set the stage for a series of workshops and public events on China-India and the global economy, jointly organised by the East Asian Institute and the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore. Through a series of workshops and public events, this initiative will explore key issues related to China and India and their roles in the global economy. By bringing together academics, policymakers, practitioners and business leaders, these events will foster dialogue and provide deeper insights into the evolving influence of China and India on the global stage.

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Host or Publisher Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), National University of Singapore