Call For Papers: The 47th Conference of Federation of ASEAN Economic Associations

Several of the key secular trends facing the global economy—climate change, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, and socio-political polarization—are already impacting businesses, households, and governments worldwide. Yet, these secular trends also present opportunities in terms of climate technology, improved productivity, or a chance to forge a new social compact. The Singapore Economic Policy Forum provides a platform for experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to share insights and strategies on mitigating them or preparing for these risks. We have chosen the theme “Opportunities Amidst Challenges” and will explore actions being taken by businesses, households, and governments to not only mitigate the impact of these risks but also to find solutions and undertake changes to eventually come out stronger. We are delighted to have Minister of Education Mr. Chan Chun Sing as our Guest of Honor. He will present on the topic of AI and its impact on education.

The Ministry of Health and the Economic Society of Singapore would like to congratulate the winners of the MOH-ESS Essay Competition 2024.

Despite the multiple shocks of 2023, the region has continued to perform remarkably well and will continue to do so in the near-term. However, this promising economic trajectory should not be taken for granted, especially in the face of major structural shifts. AREO 2024 delves into three major trends—aging, global trade reconfiguration, and rapid technological change. These trends are interacting in complex ways that make ASEAN+3’s long-term growth trajectory more opaque. Themed Navigating Tomorrow, this year’s thematic chapter focuses on how to navigate these cross-currents, managing their risks while taking advantage of the growth opportunities they offer.

"I would like to begin by thanking ESS for your important work in building a strong network of economists in Singapore. This facilitates cross-pollination of ideas and lively debates, which in turn add rigour to decision-making, whether in public policy, business or other aspects of our society.' I would like to call on ESS to continue working closely with the Government to help fine tune policy measures and enable Singaporeans to gain a better understanding of the economic rationale and trade-offs. Your regular dialogue sessions are useful platforms to achieve these goals, serving as beacons of knowledge to help illuminate the path forward." -Minister Chee Hong Tat

The Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) would like to congratulate the Outstanding Economics Teacher Award (OETA) finalist and winner who have exhibited excellence in the teaching and learning of Economics.

As part of our educational outreach, the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) co-organise an Annual Economics Seminar for Pre-University level students and their teachers/lecturers. The Seminar aims to broaden the appreciation and raise awareness of current economic issues of interest among students at the Pre-University Level.