EAI-ISAS Public Session: 8 September 2025
China and India: Fostering Growth, Investment
and Trade Amid Global Uncertainty
Overview
Amid a fluid geopolitical environment, rising uncertainty, and rapid technological change, China and India – Asia’s two largest economies – are helping shape the trajectory of global growth, investment and trade. This public session will examine how both countries are navigating today’s complex economic landscape, responding to shifting trade dynamics and advancing domestic reforms. It will also explore evolving trade, investment and financial flows, as well as the future of global economic governance and the role that Southeast Asia can play in this changing environment. The session aims to highlight shared challenges and opportunities and identify possible areas for collaboration.
Event Details:
8 September 2025 (Monday) | 9.30am-12.30pm (SGT)
Amara Singapore Hotel (Tanjong Pagar), Ballroom 1, Level 3
9.30am-12.30pm (SGT)
Registration begins at 9.00am
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/EEGgGXcUF4
About the EAI-ISAS Series
The joint EAI-ISAS series, ‘China and India: Two Giants Shaping the Global Economy’, was launched by Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development, in November 2024. The series aims to convene regular workshops and public dialogues that bring together academics, policymakers, business leaders and practitioners from around the world to foster deeper understanding of the evolving roles of China and India in the global economy. This is the third event in the series.
Programme
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Time and Event |
Speaker |
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9.00am |
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9.30am |
Professor Alfred Schipke Director, East Asian Institute |
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Introduction and Addresses |
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9:40am |
Mrs Rosa Daniel Dean, Culture Academy |
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9:50am |
Mr Alvin Tan Minister of State |
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Stage Setting |
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10:00am |
Mr Vinod Rai Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow |
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10:15am |
Dr Miao Yanliang Chief Strategist and Executive Head of Research Department |
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10:30am |
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Panel Discussion |
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10:45am |
Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea Director |
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10:50am |
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10:50am |
Mr Andrew Tilton Chief Asia-Pacific Economist |
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11:00am |
Dr Amitendu Palit Senior Research Fellow and |
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11:10am |
Dr Elitza Mileva Lead Economist (China, Mongolia and Korea) |
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11:20am |
Mr Stephen Olson Senior Visiting Fellow |
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11:30am |
Mr Manu Bhaskaran Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer |
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11:40am |
Mr Ignatius Lim Head, International/Government Relations Asia Pacific |
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11:50am |
Interactive Session |
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12:30pm |
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