Singapore Economic Policy Forum 2019

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Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) and SMU-School of Economics

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12th Singapore Economic Policy Forum 2019

“External Challenges to the Singapore Economy and Possible Responses”


US-China trade tensions and technology disruption. These, and other developments, are impacting Singapore's economy in many ways. The School of Economics at Singapore Management University is honoured to host this year’s SEPF. Come join us for the 1-day event as academics and practitioners share insights on challenges and opportunities arising from the global developments. How can Singapore mitigate against some of the risks and capitalize on arising opportunities?

Date:24 October 2019 (Thursday)
Time:8.30am - 4.30pm
Venue:
Regent Singapore
Royal Pavilion Ballroom II (Lobby Level)
1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715

Registration


Please download the registation slip here and send it to esocsing@gmail.com (Attn: Ms Vivian) on or before 10 October 2019.

Programme

TimeEvent

8:30am - 8:55am

Registration

8:55am - 9:10am

Opening Remarks by Professor David Lee
Vice President

Economic Society of Singapore

9:10am - 9:20am

Keynote Speech by Mr Chee Hong Tat
Senior Minister of State
Ministry of Trade and Industry

9:20am - 9:30am

Outstanding Economics Teacher Award Presentation

9:30am - 10:00am

Tea/Coffee Break

10:00am - 10:45am

Session 1: Singapore in Global Value Chain by Prof Chang Pao-Li, Associate Professor, School of Economics, Singapore Management University

10:45am - 11.30am

Session 2: Changing Structures of International Competitiveness by Prof Tan Kong Yam, Professor, Nanyang Technological University & Co-Director, Asia Competitiveness Institute, National University of Singapore

11:30am - 12:00pm

Panel Discussion A: Singapore's Responses to Economic Nationalism & Increased Competition

Chairperson: Prof Chia Ngee Choon, Associate Professor & Co-Director, Next Age Institute, National University of Singapore

  • Prof Chang Pao-Li
  • Prof Tan Kong Yam

Q&A

12:00pm - 1:15pm

Lunch

1:15pm - 2:00pm

Session 3: Funding Societies: Myths and Realities of SME Debt Crowdfunding in Singapore by Mr Kelvin Teo, Co-Founder, Funding Societies

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Session 4: Fintech Credit: Developments, Key Drivers and Implications by Prof Tan Swee Liang, Practice Associate Professor, School of Economics, Singapore Management University & Ms Tok Yoke Wang, Senior Economist, IMF Singapore Regional Training Institute

2:45pm - 3.15pm

Panel Discussion B: Technology Disruptions: Impact on Startups and SMEs

Chairperson: Prof David Lee, Professor, Singapore University of Social Sciences

  • Mr Kelvin Teo
  • Prof Tan Swee Liang
  • Ms Tok Yoke Wang

Q&A

3:15pm - 3.30pm

Tea/Coffee Break

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Panel Discussion C: Possible Responses to External Challenges to the Singapore Economy

Chairperson: Prof Chow Hwee Kwan, Practice Professor, School of Economics, Singapore Management University

  • Ms. Selena Ling, Head of Treasury Research and Strategy, OCBC Bank
  • Dr. Prakash Kannan, Chief Economist, GIC

Q&A

4:15pm - 4:30pm

Closing Remarks by Prof Hoon Hian Teck, Professor, School of Economics, Singapore Management University