Cesar Purisima
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- Milken Institute1h 2m
Hacking a Pandemic: Healthtech Amid COVID-19
Christian Besler, Dr. Manuel Dayrit, Dr. Joseph Mocanu, Dr. Matthew Wang, Dr. Jeremy Lim, Cesar Purisima
A 2021 health tech roundtable in Manila convened stakeholders to address the Philippines' critical doctor-to-patient ratio and accelerate telemedicine adoption following pandemic-induced behavioral shifts. Drawing on China's integrated ecosystem where platforms like WeDoctor connected 250,000 doctors to 210 million users, the discussion highlighted the urgent need for regulatory reforms to enable insurance reimbursement and data interoperability. With investors like Reach 52 evaluating opportunities and emerging technology enabling remote monitoring of vital signs, the sector aims to transition from crisis-driven emergency measures to a sustainable, preventative healthcare model.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Accelerating Infrastructure: Leveraging Partnerships and Mitigating Risks
Cesar Purisima, Sean Chiao, Donald Kanak, Mahendra Lama, Jordan Schwarz
A high-level summit convened industry leaders, policymakers, and multilateral development bank officials to address the trillion-dollar infrastructure funding gap in the Asia-Pacific region, where projected demand from a growing middle class far outstrips current investment capabilities. Speakers highlighted that while substantial domestic liquidity exists in Japan and ASEAN central banks, institutional barriers, political risks, and fragmented project pipelines prevent capital from flowing into critical sectors like energy, digital connectivity, and climate-resilient transport. The discussion culminated in a consensus on mobilizing domestic pension and insurance funds through standardized frameworks and sovereign risk guarantees to achieve scalable, long-term infrastructure development across South and Southeast Asia.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
ASEAN: Energizing Asia's Growth
Adam Schwarz, Dino Patti Djalal, Henry Nguyen, Serge Pun, Cesar Purisima, Ravi Thakran, Adam Shores
Key figures from LVMH, IDG Ventures, and the Philippines Department of Finance convened to analyze ASEAN's emergence as a distinct global economic bloc with top-five profitability rankings despite significant internal fragmentation risks. The discussion highlighted Vietnam's role as a primary production hub under "China-plus-one" strategies and detailed specific reform agendas in Indonesia and Myanmar aimed at modernizing infrastructure and boosting manufacturing value chains. Experts concluded that while the region faces geopolitical tensions and low public awareness of the ASEAN Economic Community, its 400 million projected middle-class consumers by 2020 present a substantial opportunity for growth if nations prioritize regional integration and public-private partnerships over territorial disputes.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Southeast Asia: A Compelling Case for Investment
Cecilia Mazzeca, Kirk Wagger, Cesar Purisima, Kasim Sid Patumsok, Richard Lee, Dina Jalal, AJ Gandhi, Carl Harris, Ben Rosen Manning, Nate Pierce
This presentation analyzes the ASEAN Economic Community's projected rise as the world's fifth-largest economy by 2015, driven by a youthful demographic dividend and strategic infrastructure integration. While U.S. foreign direct investment has surpassed China's through a "China Plus Two" diversification strategy, investors face distinct challenges including regulatory non-tariff barriers and the necessity for localized partnerships. Experts recommend utilizing Singapore as a legal hub and adopting a country-specific approach to capitalize on emerging opportunities in electronics manufacturing, medical tourism, and urban development.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Southeast Asia: A Compelling Case for Investment
Cecilia Mazzeca, Kirk Wagger, Cesar Purisima, Kasim Sid Patumsok, Richard Lee, Dina Jalal, AJ Gandhi, Carl Harris, Ben Rosen Manning, Nate Pierce
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a 50-year-old bloc comprising ten member states with a population of 620 million, is positioning itself as a single market poised to become the world's fifth-largest economy by 2015. With foreign direct investment surpassing China and the United States injecting $204 billion into the region, multinational corporations are increasingly adopting "China Plus One" strategies to diversify supply chains across high-growth sectors like electronics, healthcare, and logistics. Despite challenges regarding political instability, nationalism, and asset valuation risks, the ASEAN Economic Community leverages Singapore's legal framework and a demographic dividend of 65% youth to drive infrastructure development and meritocratic entrepreneurship.