14th Asian Financial Forum opens today 160+ thought leaders gather online to examine economic landscape

14th Asian Financial Forum opens today 160+ thought leaders gather online to examine economic landscape

Co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 14th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) opened today on a virtual platform. Under the theme "Reshaping the World Economic Landscape“, the two-day forum runs round the clock across different time zones, examining the current economic landscape and exploring global business opportunities with more than 160 influential policymakers, financial experts, investors, business leaders and economists. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, officiated at the forum's opening ceremony, saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought both risks and opportunities. She explained that although participants from around the world were not physically able to attend the AFF this year, the online event would still offer invaluable financial wisdom and insights, the opportunity to exchange ideas and build business relations, and a chance to learn more about different alternatives for business investment. Mrs Lam also pointed out that as an international financial centre and one of the world's great business hubs, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to attract tremendous opportunities in the post-pandemic period.  In his welcoming remarks, Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: "The Asian Financial Forum traditionally opens the new year by bringing together