TOKYO -- The Future of Asia conference, sponsored by Nikkei, kicked off in Tokyo on Thursday, MAY 29, 2019 with influential leaders taking to the stage to give their views on regional development in the face of geopolitical tensions and disruptive technologies.
The annual event opened with a keynote address by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, followed by speeches from the prime ministers of Bangladesh and Cambodia. Other leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam and Mongolia, also addressed attendees on the first day.
With much attention focused on U.S.-China trade tensions and Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, a panel of experts from prestigious institutions discussed the conflict between the world's two biggest economies. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is hosting the G-20 summit in June, will give a speech to close the first day.
You can hear Dr. Mahathir's speech by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X82XmFUtMpA
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