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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought Asia's economic growth to a halt for the first time in 60 years, with different parts of the region experiencing different stages of the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought Asia's economic growth to
a halt for the first time in 60 years, with different parts of the
region experiencing different stages of the pandemic. This
multifaceted discussion featured panelists Lorna Chen (Hong
Kong-Investment Funds), Anna Chung (Seoul-Project Development &
Finance) and Toshiro Mochizuki (Tokyo-Capital Market), as they
addressed how Asian businesses are responding to present challenges
and the outlook for recovery. Anthony Patten (Singapore-Project
Development & Finance) moderated the panel, which took place at
8:30 am ET on April 30, 2020.
Topics covered included:
How different countries in Asia are managing their pandemic
response and the various approaches being adopted to re-opening
their economies
How deal activity levels in the region have been affected and
businesses have adapted to conducting deals
Opportunities and investment trends that are likely to
emerge
Will Asia lead the way forward for a post-pandemic recover
Article originally published on 30 April 2020
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