Economic transformation in Asia in the 2000s has paved the way for Asia to become a key driver of the global economy while Latin America’s economic resilience and strong growth in the past decade has fuelled bullish attitudes towards the region. In an era of weakening commodity prices and slowing global growth, the existing inter-regional trade and investment linkages between Latin America and Asia will necessarily be more crucial for both regions.
Will political transition in Latin America and/or Asia bode well for economic relationships between the regions? What are the implications for ongoing trade negotiations, protectionism, and sustainable economic growth?
