Huge injection of spending on Asia’s Healthcare (只提供英文版本)
Asian spending on healthcare is set to accelerate dramatically over the next 20 years to meet the gap between expectations and delivery, predicts Abu Bakar Suleiman, Chairman of IHH Health Bhd. Speaking after his appearance at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) in Hong Kong, Mr Suleiman said healthcare spending in China is growing at 16 per cent annually, compared with 5 per cent in many developing countries. He also singled out Hong Kong in Asia for its excellent public sector services and innovation.
Speaker: Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman, Chairman, IHH Health Bhd
AFF 2015: European regulator aims for lower risk (只提供英文版本)
The exuberant European markets of the moment run risks of over-evaluation, and the incoming regulatory framework will allow the European Securities and Markets Authority to monitor their performances, says that body’s Chair, Steven Maijoor. Speaking beside the Asian Financial Forum 2015, he says the Hong Kong securities market is very important for asset management, and among those in the vanguard of developing links with Europe. Europe’s regulatory reforms are adding a “sustainability” factor that has not existed over the past year.
Speaker: Steven Maijoor, Chair, European Securities and Markets Authority
Philippine GDP growth should continue at between 6% and 7% over the next three years, says Teresita Sy-Coson, Vice Chairwoman with SM Investments. Speaking at the side of the Asian Financial Forum, Ms Sy-Coson says greater FDI investment would be welcome from Hong Kong, particularly in the services, manufacturing, IT and power sectors.
Speaker: Teresita Sy-Coson, Vice Chairwoman, SM Investments
AFF 2015 Day 1: Policy Dialogue & Keynote Highlights (只提供英文版本)
Finding a balance between growth and stability was a key problem discussed by financial policy makers taking part in a policy dialogue at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2015 in Hong Kong. The 11am session on 19 January was followed by a luncheon keynote speech featuring International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economic Counsellor and Director, Research Department, Olivier Blanchard, who put a spotlight on recent optimism about the US economy.
Hong Kong welcomed more than 2,400 people to the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2015 in Hong Kong, where over 100 distinguished speakers from around the world explored topics related the theme, "Asia: Sustainable Development in a World of Change." Find more videos including exclusive interviews from AFF at: http://www.asianfinancialforum.com