Key facts
- The Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or Summer Davos, will be held in Dalian, China.
- BRICS national security advisers are meeting in New Delhi, India.
- The China International Supply Chain Expo is scheduled to begin in Beijing.
- MWC Shanghai will showcase mobile technology and AI innovations.
- Bangkok will hold a gubernatorial election.
- The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee will convene to discuss interest rates.
Asia's upcoming week features several key events, including the World Economic Forum's "Summer Davos" in Dalian, China, which will focus on innovation and the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity. The theme for the meeting is "Innovating at Scale."
In India, BRICS national security advisers are set to convene in New Delhi. This meeting, hosted by India as the current chair, will focus on cooperation in addressing global and regional security issues. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to attend, signaling potential improvements in bilateral ties despite ongoing territorial disputes and concerns over economic dependence.
Other notable events include the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, billed as the world's first national-level exhibition focused on supply chains, featuring sectors like digital technology, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy. MWC Shanghai will highlight the latest in mobile technology, AI, and future connectivity.