ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office

Events

ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2024 Roadshows: Bangkok

Date & Time:

Bangkok | Friday, April 26, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT+7)

Contact: By invitation only

The ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) 2024 thematic chapter, Navigating Tomorrow, reassess the economic scarring inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as examines 3 key long-term trends shaping the economic landscape of the region going forward, in particular (1) rapid aging; (2) the ongoing global trade reconfiguration, and (3) rapid technological change.

As part of the AREO’s outreach campaign, the roadshows are envisioned as a platform for policymakers, economists, and experts to weigh in on the findings of AMRO’s flagship reports: to exchange views on pressing economic and financial developments across ASEAN+3, to discuss the challenges that lie ahead, and to share perspectives on the key policy priorities and areas for regional cooperation that will ensure resilient and sustainable long-term growth in ASEAN+3.

The AMRO–Bank of Thailand Seminar: Navigating Tomorrow in Low Visibility, is jointly organized by AMRO and the Bank of Thailand will take place on April 26, 2024.

Program

Time

Program

9:30 AM – 9:35 AM

Welcome remarks

Chayawadee Chai-anant, Assistant Governor, Corporate Relations Group, Bank of Thailand

9:35 AM – 10:00 AM

ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) Presentation

Allen NG, Group Head and Principal Economist, AMRO

The presentation will first focus on AMRO’s latest assessment for the ASEAN+3 region, including the 2024–25 forecasts, and key risks to the short-term outlook. It will then look at longer-term challenges confronting Thailand as well as other ASEAN+3 economies, namely (1) aging; (2) trade reconfiguration; and (3) rapid technological change.

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

Panel Discussion 1: AREO

Moderator: Marthe HINOJALES, Senior Economist, AMRO

Panelists:

Hoe Ee KHOR, Chief Economist, AMRO
Sra CHUENCHOKSAN, Director, Macroeconomic Department, Bank of Thailand
Kirida BHAOPICHITR, Director, Thailand Development Research Institute

10:20 AM – 10:40 AM

Q&A

10:40 AM – 10:50 AM

Break

10:50 AM – 11:15 AM

ASEAN+3 Financial Stability Report (AFSR) Presentation

Kevin CHENG, Group Head and Lead Economist, AMRO

The presentation will focus on key findings of the AFSR 2023, AMRO’s second flagship report, which is also the region’s pioneering financial stability report. It will delve into conjunctural market developments and potential risks in the ASEAN+3 region and provide an in-depth and thematic analysis of the impact of high debt on financial stability. Policy options for the region’s policymakers will also be discussed.

11:15 AM – 11:35 AM

Panel Discussion 2: AFSR

Moderator: Prashant PANDE, Senior Financial Specialist, AMRO

Panelists:

Kevin CHENG, Group Head and Lead Economist, AMRO
Don NAKORNTHAB, Senior Director, Reserve Management Department, Bank of Thailand
Narumol CHARNCHANAVIVAT, SEVP, Financial Institution, Credit Rating Group, TRIS Rating

11:35 AM – 11:55 AM

Q&A

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Hoe Ee Khor, Chief Economist, AMRO