| Summary: Responding to New Uncertainties |
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At the 17th World Economic Forum on East Asia, more than 300 business, government and civil society leaders from 25 countries arrived knowing that the region is facing new uncertainties. |
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| Introduction |
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Preface
"Responding to New Uncertainties" was the theme of the 17th World Economic Forum on East Asia, which was held in Kuala Lumpur. As such, 300 leaders from over 25 different countries... |
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| Challenges |
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Asian Leadership
Asia's dynamism is cushioning the global economy from a sharp slowdown brought about by the US sub-prime crisis and Europe's anaemic growth. Led by China and India... |
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Global Risks
Words of one Asian minister at last year's World Economic Forum on East Asia proved to be prophetic when he warned, "It's precisely because everyone's feeling good... |
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Sustainable Growth
An overwhelming 81% of business leaders responding to a World Economic Forum survey voted for "addressing growing global concern over environmental challenges... |
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Competitiveness
With the downturn in the US and the resulting slowdown in the global economy, Asia's economies, particularly the fast-growing giants China and India, have been recognized... |
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