Open Trade Asia Negotiation Simulation held in Manila

Over 70 young entrepreneurs and professionals gathered from across the ASEAN region and China for the one-day trade negotiation simulation event held at De La Salle University. The delegates included members of the ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Council (AYEC), a regional young entrepreneurs’ organization incubated by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC).

At the event, delegates were immersed in a realistic trade negotiation simulation experience. The delegates were first divided into 11 teams representing each ASEAN member nation and China. They were further divided into two specific trade negotiation focuses: Trade in goods and trade in services. Delegates were coached on negotiation strategies throughout the process.

The event also featured a number of high level speakers who shared their perspectives on the benefits and challenges of trade, with a special focus on the ASEAN Economic Community. Speakers included ASEAN leadership and former trade negotiators:

• Ambassador Delia Albert, Senior Adviser, SGV Group
• Suyin Liu Lee, Executive Director, Asia Society Philippines
• Alexander Boome, Program Director, Hinrich Foundation
• Stephen Olson, Research Fellow, Hinrich Foundation

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