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Businesses across the Asia-Pacific have experienced major disruption as a result of COVID-19, putting pressure on global supply chains, trade flows and patterns. This session focuses on how the pandemic has impacted the global economy and asks: Where to from here?
0:00 - About Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
02:08 - APEC economy leader introduction: Mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff.
05:06 - President of Peru, H.E. Jose Pedro Castillo Terrones.
13:05 - NZ business story: Lanaco.
14:30 - Keynote Interview: Rt Hon Helen Clark in conversation with Jack Tame, COVID recovery.
As global economies begin to reopen, now is an opportune time to reflect on the dramatic events of the pandemic and consider what we can expect for the APEC region in the future. In her keynote interview, Helen Clark shares her thoughts on a path forward post-COVID, reflecting on her role as co-chair of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.
Helen Clark is a global leader on sustainable development, climate action, gender equality, peace and justice and global health issues. She was Prime Minister of New Zealand for three consecutive terms and a Member of Parliament for more than 27 years.
36:40 - Panel Discussion: Trade in a COVID world.
This panel discusses how COVID-19 has impacted global supply chains, trade and sectors across the region, examining how APEC economies and businesses can work together to navigate the global trade environment.
Moderator:
- Julian Wilcox.
Panellists:
- Bob Pragada, President and Chief Operating Officer, Jacobs Engineering Group.
- Diane Wang, Chair and Chief Executive Officer DHgate.
- Fraser Whineray, Chief Operating Officer Fonterra.
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APEC CEO Summit 2021: This virtual gathering of the world’s most powerful CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, prime ministers and presidents of APEC economies was broadcast from the Aotea Centre in central Auckland on 11 and 12 November 2021.
