Asia Summit 2025

Can Globalization Be Great Again? Doing Business in a Changing World

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As a wave of protectionism across global markets disrupts supply chains, trade, investment, and human capital flows, globalization has lost its luster as the driving force for growth and collaboration. But even as long-standing arrangements falter, businesses and institutions have shown resilience and adaptability by finding alternative trade routes and forging new partnerships around common interests, supply chain diversification, and long-term innovation. What does the future of globalization look like in this new environment? How are global institutions pushing forward despite economic and political pressures, and how are they building resilience and remaining competitive while navigating increasing complexity? How are governments balancing domestic priorities with the benefits of internationalization?

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