Quizzed by moderator Simon Tay, chairman of the SIIA, on how leaders can engage their citizens on policies, Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade and Industry Darell Leiking stressed the need to persuade people that they may be left behind if they do not adapt to current trends, though he also noted that the tech gap between rural and urban areas will be a challenge.

Prof Tay moderated a panel with Minister Darell Leiking, Singapore Minister Chan Chun Sing and Philippines DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez at the Asean Business and Investment Summit.

Full article: Panel flags demographic, tech changes as key to regional trade