
Ireland’s Centre of Excellence for Asia Business Knowledge & Partnership
Together with Cork City Council, Cork County Council and Cork Institute of Technology, Asia Matters will host the Virtual China Ireland Business Summit 24 & 25 September
Summary to follow soon
Keynote Speakers included:
Colin Ellis, Chief Credit Officer & Head of UK, Moody’s Investors Service – Imagining The Shape of Post Covid Economy Recovery
Phil Baty, Chief Knowledge Officer & Editorial Director, World University Rankings, Times Higher Education – Rethinking Higher Education Partnerships Post Covid
Alice Charles, Project Lead, Cities, Infrastructure and Urban Services Platform, World Economic Forum – Cities & Regions as Launchpads for Digital Transformation
Ian Proudfoot, Global Head of Agribusiness, KPMG International – Imagining Adapting AgriFood for a Post Covid World
Leah Wang, Head of International Affairs, Ctrip – Building Back Better: Restoring Travel & Tourism in 2021
Elaine Coughlan, Managing Partner, Atlantic Bridge – What is The Future of Venture Capital Post Pandemic
“ I wish to acknowledge the significant work Asia Matters has undertaken in developing relationships and building networks for Irish firms across Asia ”
— Michael D’Arcy TD, Minister for International Financial Services
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Our members recognise that sustainable business growth is dependent on understanding and engaging with Asia in a meaningful way. Corporate Members of Asia Matters benefit from insight, access, networking and influence.
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Asia Matters works closely with key members and stakeholders to advance the Asia-Ireland relationship, enabling high-level interactions and senior peer networking opportunities.
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• Acting as a trusted conduit to communicate policy priorities between stakeholders
• Advising large Irish corporates on best markets and locations for offices in Asia
• Providing strategic advice on Asia positioning to senior management teams
• Advising Ireland based leadership teams on FDI in Asia
• Advising Asian corporates on FDI in Europe
• Introducing large Irish corporates to relevant senior government contacts in Asia
• Facilitating meetings between key Asian and Irish corporate stakeholders
• Providing strategic guidance to large corporates to resolve bureaucratic and regulatory challenges
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