S. R. Nathan, became the sixth President of Singapore on 1 September 1999. With two terms in office, he is Singapore’s longest-serving President. Nathan previously held key positions in security, intelligence and foreign affairs, and chaired various companies and academic institutions. In February, SR Nathan comes back to NUS to chat about his experiences in office and life after his presidency. Join us and get to know a more personal side of Singapore’s longest serving president!

Join Dr William Fung, Executive Deputy Chairman, Li & Fung Ltd and member of NUS Business School’s Management Advisory Board, at upcoming session of the Leadership Dialogue Series and be part of this enlightening session!

Synopsis

The devastating floods in Thailand and the ravaging tsunami in Japan paralyzed supply chains throughout Asia. Government leaders and climate engineers have warned of the increasing frequency of such natural disasters. A shock in one part of the world has a corresponding impact on the rest of the world. Supply chains are inextricably inter-twinned. The Euro-zone crisis is threatening to damage the global economy. As Asian economies open up more, they cannot be shielded from external shocks. Trade and currency wars, protectionism and fiscal imbalances will only lead to more economic distresses in Asia. How do Asian corporations cope in this new normal environment?