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Day 2 - Tuesday, May 17 
 [ 2005-04-07 14:02:22] | 
 
| 8:50-9:40 | 
THE NEW ASIAN CENTURY | 
The rise of China, the recovery and comeback of other "tiger" economies, and the emergence of new regional powers are forging an Asia that is a force to be reckoned with. As the region and its leaders assume a more prominent role in the global economy, a host of demographic, economic, and geopolitical trends is emerging. 
 
Speakers: 
Nobuyuki Idei, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, Sony Corporation      
John B. Menzer, President and CEO, Wal-Mart International 
Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Chairman and CEO, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
Yang Yuanqing, President and CEO, Lenovo Group Ltd. | 
 
 
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