SIIA Talk | Beyond Energy: Asia’s Economic Vulnerabilities to the Straits of Hormuz Disruptions
The impact of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz extends far beyond the energy market. While oil and gas supply shocks remain the immediate concern, the wider effects are felt across shipping, transport, manufacturing, agriculture, and food supply chains. This talk will examine the broader long-term economic implications of the crisis for Asia, regardless of whether the tensions ease. It will look beyond immediate energy supply concerns to consider the potential impact on trade, business costs, inflation, food prices, and longer-term economic resilience.
- How might disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz reshape Asia’s economic outlook, beyond their immediate impact on energy markets?
- Where are the biggest vulnerabilities for Asian economies if elevated risks persist?
- What does this crisis reveal about the vulnerabilities and resilience of Asian economies?
Speakers:
– Ms. Tan Sue-Ern, Head, International Energy Agency Regional Cooperation Centre
– Ms. Denise Cheok, Head of Southeast Asia Economics, Moody’s Analytics
Moderator: Mr. Simon Tay, Chairman, Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA)
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