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We are happy to announce the next event in the framework of the BeLux Asia Chambers Network: a talk with Koen De Leus, Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Fortis.

We are living in an era of “Great Disequilibrium.” After decades of stable inflation and falling interest rates, the global economy is shifting at a rapid pace. So much is happening simultaneously, making it difficult to distinguish the big waves from the small hypes. Which economic developments are here to stay and which are transient? How will interest rates evolve? Which emerging countries will become tomorrow’s global powers? Which sectors offer the most opportunities?

Join us for an insightful talk with Koen De Leus, Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Fortis and co-author of the acclaimed book “The New World Economy in 5 Trends” (written together with Philippe Gijsels, Chief Strategist, BNP Paribas Fortis). https://www.amazon.com/World-Economy-Trends-superinflation-hyperinnovation/dp/9401409013 

During the talk Koen will bridge the core insights of his book with today’s shifting economic landscape to provide a real-time roadmap for 2026.

EVENT DETAILS

Date:            Wednesday 27 May  2026

Time:           17:00-18:00 (Malaysia)

Venue:         Zoom (online)

Fee:              Members : FREE    (Non-members  : RM 50)

Language: English

RSVP:           Friday 22 May 2026

Non-members will need to make a payment via bank transfer before the deadline. We will send the payment details in the confirmation email.

Registered participants will receive the Zoom link a day before the event.

About the speaker

Koen De Leus (born in 1969 in Bonheiden) graduated in Commercial Science from the Saint Aloysius Economics High School (EHSAL). He worked as an analyst for Uitgeversbedrijf Tijd, the publishing company behind De Tijd and L’Echo, from 1998 till 2006. During the last two years he served as Chief Economist.

From 2006 to July 2012, Koen served as a Market Strategist at Bolero, the online broker of KBC Securities, before moving over to take up the post of Senior Economist at the parent company KBC in August 2012. Since September 2016 he is Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Fortis. He is also a guest lecturer in ‘Behavioral Finance’ on the Investment Management programme at EHSAL Management School.

On a regular basis, Koen is invited on radio or television programs on channels such as VRT and Kanaal Z to discuss economic affairs. Furthermore, his name is often mentioned in the financial and specialised press.

This event is a collaboration of the BeLux Chambers   in Cambodia, Hong Kong, India-Mumbai, India-New Delhi, Indonesia, Japan,   Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,   Vietnam-Belgium, and will be hosted by BLCCJ (Japan).