Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. 

With multiple mega-regional trade agreements coming into force and a consolidated strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Asean is well-positioned for growth despite ongoing geo-economic challenges in the broader region.

What steps will ensure continued growth and prosperity and how should Asean use the hosting of G20 and Apec summits in 2022 to further enhance its role on the global stage?

Moderator: 
Warren Fernandez
Editor-in-chief, The Straits Times

Panellists: 
Mathias Cormann
Secretary-general, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 

Tengku Muhammad Taufik
President and group chief executive officer, Petronas

Shinta Widjaja Kamdani
Coordinating vice-chairwoman III, Maritime, Investment and International Relations, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Lynn Kuok
Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Security, International Institute for Strategic Studies (Asia) 

Closing remarks by: 
Hun Sen
Cambodia Prime Minister 

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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