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

Online

Briefing

Executive Briefing | Asia's Economic Outlook Amid Global Headwinds

Thursday 23 Jun 2022
2 - 3 p.m.
Sydney Time

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MEMBERS ONLY Join us to discuss the state of play of our global economy and review the effects of the Ukraine War, accelerating slowdown in China, and global headwinds on the Asia-Pacific region.
Briefing

Executive Briefing | End of Financial Year Update

Thursday 1 Jul 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Sydney Time

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PUBLIC A year after our COVID-19 chief economist update, we will discuss how the markets have fluctuated in 2021 and review the pandemic’s effects on the Asia-Pacific region.
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.

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.