08/03/2015
Global / Insights
The DBS Asian Insights Conference 2015 report brings to you key insights distilled from conversations with Asia’s top government and business leaders regarding the exciting possibilities in Asia as it continues to transform and mature.
The DBS Asian Insights Conference 2015 brought together top government and business leaders from around the region to discuss the new social, economic, and political dynamics that are shaping the Asia of tomorrow. Singapore’s relevance in the next 50 years; the impact of change and reform in China, India, and Indonesia; the digitalisation of the regional business landscape; and Asia’s transition to clean energies are some key developments that are already challenging the way business opportunities are seized and transforming the way investment decisions are made.
Highlights of the event included a keynote by the President of the Republic of Singapore, Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, as well as the DBS Asia Leadership Dialogue between former President of Indonesia, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and DBS Group CEO, Piyush Gupta on the opportunities and challenges facing Indonesia. Distinguished speakers from the region included: Professor Wang Gungwu, Chairman of the East Asian Institute; Ho Kwon Ping, S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore; Sabrina Peng, President of Alipay International and Ant Financial Services Group; and Goh Swee Chen, Chairperson of Shell Singapore.
With more than 1,000 top management executives, private investors, and thought leaders in attendance, this was an excellent platform to build relationships and exchange ideas. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS prides itself as knowing Asia best.
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