Aparna Bharadwaj, a managing director at Boston Consulting Group, shares insights alongside Paul Gruenwald, S&P's global chief economist, Santitarn Sathirathai from Thailand Development Research Institute, and Peking University's Huang Yiping. They dissect the darkening global economic outlook amidst geopolitical tensions, particularly U.S.-China relations. Topics include trade volatility, the shift towards broader economic forecasts, the rise of Southeast Asia, and the intricacies of globalization. Their discussion emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies and local partnerships in this evolving landscape.