Asia business week in Dublin bids to boost trade potential

As economic realities change, Asia’s potential for Ireland is becoming more and more evident.

Asia Business Week, which kicks off in Dublin this Wednesday, will provide a platform for business leaders and company directors to build relationships and openly discuss the latest developments in Ireland-Asia business relations.

The week sees the launch of commissioned economic research, outlining the best ways to drive Ireland’s trade with Asia in sectors where Ireland has core expertise. It will also promote Irish FDI into Asia as the best method to grow Asia markets for Ireland.

The Dublin-Beijing business summit, taking place on Wednesday, will highlight business opportunities for Irish companies in Beijing.

On Thursday, the Asia Ireland trade and investment will examine strategies, market opportunities and challenges in a changing business landscape.

The Asia Matters economic innovation award dinner will take place on Thursday evening with a special performance by Riverdance. Coder Dojo will be honoured on the night.

The Chinese Ambassador to Ireland HE Xu Jianguo, Dublin Airport Authority chief executive Kevin Toland, Irish Internet Association chief executive Joan Mulvhill and Zhao Xinxin, deputy director of the Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau, will also be among the speakers over the week.

OECD chief economist Rintaro Tamaki will speak about Asia's economic outlook and European opportunities, while Bank Indonesia deputy governor Dr Perry Warjiyo will speak about opportunities for EU-Indonesia business partnership.