This panel discussion and briefing organised by the EU Delegation in Singapore, ASEF, the EU Centre, and the Belgian Embassy was held at the Orchard Hotel last 29 September 2010 ahead of the ASEM 8 Summit in Brussels. The panelists included ASEF Executive Director Dominique Girard, Channel News Asia International Desk Editor Mr Augustine Anthuvan, and Singapore Institute of International Affairs Chairman Simon Tay. After an introduction by EU Head of Delegation Hölger Standertsjkoeld , EU Centre Director Dr Yeo Lay Hwee moderated the debate. Belgian Ambassador Roland Van Remoortele concluded.