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Whether it's a bilateral free trade agreement or a relationship between ASEAN and another regional group, the connections between countries in our region and the rest of the world continue to grow. With one-third of global GDP coming from APAC it should be no surprise that other countries are looking to increase their ease of doing business here, even as companies from South-East Asia seek to invest elsewhere. We will examine existing and proposed bilateral relationships such Singapore's digital partnerships with Chile and the UK as well as the growing interest of non-APAC countries in agreements such as the CPTPP.

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  • William Thomas (Director, South-east Asia of The Economist Corporate Network)

    William Thomas

    Director, South-east Asia of The Economist Corporate Network

    William Thomas is the Director of the Economist Corporate Network in South-east Asia. An experienced advisor to senior business and government leaders, he helps organisations understand the strategic, operational, and talent implications of geopolitical changes.

    William holds a PhD in public policy from George Mason University in the US, as well as a degree in economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA. His academic research has centered on managing change in large, multinational organisations, with an emphasis on organisational culture.

    William is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel, having spent much of his 21-year career as a strategic planner for complex operations such as humanitarian assistance and counterterrorism. He was Associate Professor of Political Science at the US Air Force Academy, and later taught at Georgetown University in Washington DC and as a Fulbright Scholar at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

    Having worked in Asia since 2012, William has focused on leadership development and organisational change as a consultant, leadership coach, and training facilitator.

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