Webinar

How can APAC Industries navigate AI growth and geopolitical uncertainty?

16 September 2026 – 10.00am HKT (Hong Kong)

online

APAC industry is set to remain the global outperformer this year, supported by AI-led investment and the rapid expansion of the region’s technology manufacturing ecosystem.

Strength across the AI supply chain will continue to underpin industrial activity, even as momentum in traditional manufacturing becomes more uneven. At the same time, elevated energy prices stemming from renewed Middle East tensions are increasing cost pressures for energy-intensive industries, while continued uncertainty around trade policy and tariffs adds further headwinds. In this webinar, we will assess the latest developments and their implications for the Asia-Pacific manufacturing outlook.

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Speakers

Toby Whittington

Toby Whittington oversees the Industry Service coverage for the Asia-Pacific region. His principal focus is on sectoral trends across Asia in key industries such as automotives, chemicals and high-tech goods. Before taking on his current role, Toby oversaw Oxford Economics’ energy forecasts, covering the oil & gas and renewables sectors. Toby is currently based in Singapore having previously worked for Oxford Economics in the UK and US.

Lead Economist

Makoto Tsuchiya

Makoto Tsuchiya is an Economist at Oxford Economics. He oversees the forecast and analysis of the electronics sector, including semiconductors. He also works on a wide range of client projects, by way of producing bespoke forecasts as well as written reports. Makoto has a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University Japan where he majored in Economics with a minor in Business Studies. He also has sophisticated knowledge in the corporate accounting field.

Economist