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MANILA, Philippines – The World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia is held in the Philippines with the theme “Leveraging Growth for Equitable Progress,”
Joined by the heads of states of the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the Vice President of Myanmar, at least 70 public figures from 20 countries and 460 business leaders gather to share ideas and strategies on inclusive growth.
President Benigno Aquino is expected to showcase the Philippines’ stellar economic growth. Speaking of the economic boost, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said, “Good governance as the present says is good economics.” But this progress is continuously threatened by issues of corruption and natural disasters.
Since the global financial crisis, analysts have pointed to East Asia as the world’s main growth engine. But how robust is the region’s growth trajectory? What strategies does the Philippine government have for an even stronger boost to the economic momentum of the country?
Purisima talked to Rappler about the potentials for growth in East Asia and how the Philippines can benefit from the economic arena.
WEF is an opportunity for business and government leaders to come together a year before the integration of ASEAN member-countries.
– Rappler.com
Watch the other sessions
09.15 – 10.30am
10.45am – 12.00nn
- Agricultural Transformation in East Asia
- Transparency for Growth and Inclusion
- Connect on Trade: Lifting barriers to growth
1.30 – 2.45pm
3:15 – 4:00m
4:15 – 5:30pm
- Decision-making in a disruptive world
- Achieving impact through financial inclusion
- Connect on Technology: Eliminating the blind spots
09.15 – 10.30am
10.45am – 12.00nn
1:45 – 3:00pm
- Accelerating ASEAN Strategic Infrastructure
- Connect on Consumption: The Millennial Sustainability Movement
3:15 – 3:45pm
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