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The World Economic Forum on East Asia: Issues in Depth

Creating a New Agenda for Asian Integration
Tokyo, Japan 15-16 June


Tokyo

Business leaders and experts on East Asia share their views on the region's future and the priorities for Japan.

David Arkless, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Manpower Inc., outlines the need for a modernized workforce in Asia.

Masao Hirano, Director, McKinsey & Company, discusses the economic strengths and weaknesses of Japan.

Shintaro Hori, Senior Partner, Bain & Company Japan Inc., on the path to business success in Japan.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive, Bahrain Economic Development Board, on parallels between the Middle East and Asia.

Dr Nam Joong-Soo, President, KT Corporation, Republic of Korea, on the future of regional digital convergence.

Kakutaro Kitashiro, Chairman, Keizai Doyukai, explains the keys to maintaining Japan's current economic growth.

Sadako Ogata, President, Japan International Cooperation Agency, pushes for a new approach to aiding developing countries.

Nandan Nilekani, President, Infosys Technologies Ltd, advocates a more closely integrated Asia.

Professor Hellmut Schutte, Dean, Asia Campus, INSEAD, on what is needed to develop the ASEAN economies.

Junichi Ujiie, Chairman, Nomura Holdings, on sustainable economic recovery in Japan.

Sir David Wright, Vice-Chairman, Barclays Capital, discusses speculation over the Renminbi.

Hiro Yoshihara, Vice-Chairman and Global Managing Partner, Global Markets, KPMG, on the Japanese recovery.

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