The 2019 protests in Hong Kong have proven longer and even more divisive than the city’s last brush with civil disobedience, the Umbrella Movement protests five years ago. In 2014, Hong Kong’s economy was barely affected by the demonstrations, despite widespread predictions of doom. Trade, tourism, and retail sales remained strong throughout the Umbrella Movement. However, there are concerns that this year’s unrest will have a deeper and longer-term effect on Hong Kong.
- How have the 2019 protests affected Hong Kong’s economy?
- Will there be a long-lasting impact on Hong Kong’s status as a financial hub?
- How might Hong Kong’s government and Beijing work to stabilise the situation?
Panellists
Ms. Li Xueying, Enterprise Editor, The Straits Times
Dr. Steven Cochrane, Chief APAC Economist, Moody’s Analytics
Event Details
Topic: The Fallout from Hong Kong’s Protests
Date: Thursday, 3rd October 2019
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Registration begins at 5:30pm; talk commences at 6:00pm.)
Venue: Singapore Institute of International Affairs
60A Orchard Road (Level 4M) Tower 1,
The Atrium @ Orchard, International Involvement Hub,
Singapore 238890
Dress Code: Office Attire
Programme:
5:30pm Registration
6:00pm Opening Remarks
6:05pm Remarks by Panellists on The Fallout from Hong Kong’s Protests
6:30pm Discussion and Q&A Session
6:55pm Closing Remarks
7:00pm Programme Ends
Registration:
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