| Time |
Programme |
| 2.45pm |
Arrival of Guests
|
| 3.00pm |
Opening Remarks by Mr. Kwok Fook Seng Director-General,
Singapore ASEAN National Secretariat (MFA)
As D-G ASEAN-Singapore, Mr. Kwok oversees Singapore's national coordination on ASEAN issues. He will comment on recent developments within ASEAN in the security and socio-political spheres, including developments in the evolving regional architecture.
|
| 3.15pm |
Remarks by Ms. Sulaimah Mahmood Senior Economic Official (MTI)
As Singapore's senior ASEAN economic official representative, Ms. Sulaimah is an expert on ASEAN's economic integration efforts. She will speak on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint and how the various FTAs ASEAN has signed or are embarking on with its Dialogue Partner translate into reducing barriers and enhancing ease of doing business in the region.
|
| 3.30pm |
Remarks by Dr. Robert Yap Council Member (SBF) and ASEAN-BAC Member
As a member of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), a grouping formed in June 2003 comprising ASEAN's most prominent businessmen, Dr. Yap will provide the business perspective of ASEAN integration efforts as well as share updates on the work of the ASEAN-BAC.
|
| 3.45pm |
Roundtable Discussion / Q & A session
Participants are welcome to share their views, raise questions and comment any issues of interest or concern
|
| 4.30pm |
Reception
Roundtable participants are welcome to continue their discussions over refreshments in an informal setting.
|
| 5.00pm |
End
|
