ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook Seminar 2026

Future of ASEAN: Navigating Global Uncertainty

ASEAN is navigating an increasingly complex global environment, shaped by rising fragmentation, geopolitical volatility, and persistent external headwinds. While the region has demonstrated resilience, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the outlook ahead remains challenging.

Join us in person or online for a seminar co-organized by AMRO, the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS), and ESSEC Business School to discuss these issues on May 21, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am (Singapore Time).

The seminar will open with a presentation of AMRO’s key findings from the 2026 ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook Report (AREO), followed by a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts. Speakers will share perspectives on how ASEAN and Singapore can navigate heightened global uncertainty, with a focus on growth resilience and deeper regional integration. The session will conclude with an open-floor discussion, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.

In-person Venue: ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific, Level 2, Classroom 7 | 5 Nepal Park, Singapore 139408

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Program

Time
Program

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Registration and Networking

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM

Opening Remarks

  • Manu Bhaskaran, Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Centennial Asia Advisors

10:05 AM – 10:20 AM

Presentation: Global Uncertainty and Regional Economic Integration

  • Haobin Wang, Senior Economist, AMRO

10:20 AM – 11:00 AM

Panel Discussion:

  • Manu Bhaskaran, Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Centennial Asia Advisors
  • Chua Hak Bin, Regional Co-head of Macro Research, Maybank

 

Moderator: Catharine Kho, Senior Economist, AMRO

Speakers

Manu Bhaskaran

Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Centennial Asia Advisors

Haobin Wang

Senior Economist, AMRO

Chua Hak Bin

Regional Co-head of Macro Research, Maybank

Catharine Kho

Senior Economist, AMRO