Background
The Ministry of Commerce announced the organization of an online launch event for the 2023 OECD Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India. The event is organized in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) under the theme “The 2023 OECD Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India: Reviving Tourism Post-Pandemic.” The Minister of Commerce, Pan Sorasak, is scheduled to deliver opening remarks together with a representative of the OECD.
Scope of Application
The announcement is directed to the general public and all media networks interested in the contents of the regional economic outlook report. It covers the economic developments of the ten ASEAN member states, China, and India, with a particular focus on the recovery of the tourism sector after the COVID-19 pandemic and related policy discussions in the Asian region.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Ministry of Commerce informs that:
- The launch of the 2023 OECD Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India will take place on Friday, 31 March 2023, at 15:00 (Cambodia time) via video conference.
- The event will feature opening remarks by the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia alongside an OECD representative.
- On the same day at 19:00 (Cambodia time), the OECD will hold an online press conference to present key findings of the economic outlook report.
- The report presentation will focus on economic progress in the ten ASEAN member states, the revival of the tourism sector after the COVID-19 crisis through maximising the benefits of digitalisation, and policy implementation by governments in the Asian region to address challenges in the tourism sector.
- Members of the public and media interested in the report are invited to register to receive the links for both the launch event and the press conference through the specified registration webpage.
- The registration link is provided via the Zoom webinar registration page, where participants can also download related documents.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
While the announcement does not introduce new legal or regulatory requirements, it provides information on an OECD regional economic outlook that includes analysis of economic developments in ASEAN and the recovery of the tourism sector. Businesses, investors, and stakeholders in Cambodia and the region may use the report and associated events as a reference for understanding trends in post-pandemic tourism, digitalisation, and government policy responses across Southeast Asia, China, and India.
Official Source
The information is based on an official notification published by the Ministry of Commerce on its verified communication channel, providing event details, thematic focus, and registration instructions for the OECD regional economic outlook launch and press conference.
