Singapore Economic Policy Forum 2019
About
Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) and SMU-School of Economics
Present
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
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
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 |
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
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
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
Q&A |
| 4:15pm - 4:30pm | Closing Remarks by Prof Hoon Hian Teck, Professor, School of Economics, Singapore Management University |