Forecast Asia

Our Forecast Asia series – presented across the Asia Society’s global network – offers assessments and interpretations of trends and developments in Asia by leading economists, business, political and social thinkers and visionaries.

Past Events

Briefing

[WEBCAST] Forecast Asia | Chief Economist Update

Wednesday 3 Jun 2020
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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How is COVID-19 impacting the economies and financial markets across the Asia-Pacific in the short and medium term and how will it continue to do so as the situation develops?
Briefing

Forecast Asia | What's Moving Markets in 2019? (Sydney)

Wednesday 17 Jul 2019
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

From a global economic slowdown to ongoing US-China tension, join Shaun Roache, S&P’s APAC Chief Economist to discuss the issues that are moving markets across the region in 2019.
Briefing

Forecast Asia | What's Moving Markets in 2019? (Melbourne)

Tuesday 18 Jun 2019
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

From elections to ongoing US-China tension, Bloomberg economic journalist Daniel Moss will update guests on the geopolitical and domestic issues that are moving markets across the region in 2019.
Briefing

Forecast Asia | Asian Development Outlook 2019 Launch (Melbourne)

Wednesday 3 Apr 2019
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

How disaster risks are reduced or amplified by market mechanisms, by government action, and through the actions of individuals and communities.
Briefing

Forecast Asia | S&P Global 2018 Update

Tuesday 21 Nov 2017
8 - 9:15 a.m.

Hear from Dr Paul Gruenwald, Chief Economist (Asia-Pacific), S&P Global
Briefing

Forecast Asia | Outlook for the Global Economy: Are Policymakers Out of Ammunition?

Wednesday 31 Aug 2016
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Asia Society Australia and S&P Global's Chief Economist Dr Paul Sheard for a special Forecast Asia event, explore how the recent Australian election, Asian market volatility and Brexit will affect Australia and the region.
Briefing

Forecast Asia | Boardroom Briefing with Dr Geoff Raby

Thursday 25 Aug 2016
12:15 - 2 p.m.

Dr Geoff Raby, Non-executive director, economist and former Australian Ambassador to China will dissect China's economic and political tailwinds and headwinds.
Briefing

Forecast Asia | China’s “new normal” economic growth and the implications for the Australian and global economy

Wednesday 3 Jun 2015
12:15 - 2 p.m.

Stephen Joske, will discuss China’s economic indicators, a “new normal” in the pace of economic growth and what it means for Australia and the world.
Briefing

Forecast Asia | Australia’s defence policy and security environment and challenges in the Asia-Pacific

Thursday 21 May 2015
12:15 - 2 p.m.

Peter Jennings will discuss Australia’s defence policy and security environment and challenges in the Asia-Pacific.

Upcoming Events

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Event Recap | Forecast Asia with Dr Paul Sheard

A whistle-stop economic world tour providing thirty of our key members with unique insights into developments in the global and regional economy
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Event Recap | Forecast Asia with Dr Geoff Raby

A boardroom briefing looking at China's economic, political and social outlook and the need for Australia to write a positive new narrative with China.