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SCMP

Unlocking essential economic perspective
Widely recognised for his work advising governments and shaping policy, Professor Jeffrey Sachs will delve into the critical issues currently dominating the global financial and political sphere. The event is designed to move beyond general headlines, providing in-depth understanding of long-term economic direction, the role of innovation and essential strategies for navigating global challenges.
The conversation will be moderated by Chow Chung-yan, executive editor of the South China Morning Post, who will guide the discussion to drill down on topics of specific relevance to the local professional community.
Event details and access
Topic: Economic Transformation in a Changing World: Insights from Jeffrey Sachs on Growth, Innovation, and Global Challenges
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 10-11.45am HKT
Venue: Centricity, 2/F, LANDMARK Chater House, Central, Hong Kong
To join the event, you must be an SCMP Plus subscriber in Hong Kong. Seats are very limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Non-subscribers interested in attending must subscribe to a one-year or two-year plan* and ensure the promo code JSACHS is applied upon checkout. If the promo code is unavailable during checkout, the event quota has been filled.
Existing Standard Digital subscribers must upgrade to an SCMP Plus subscription to receive an invitation. Eligibility for the event requires upgrading to a one-year or two-year Plus subscription plan paid in Hong Kong currency.
Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email within three working days of subscription or reservation validation.
For existing Plus subscribers, an invitation email has been sent to subscribers with Plus subscription plan in Hong Kong currency. If you have not received the email or would like to know more details, please contact support@scmp.com.
Attendees of this exclusive in-person event will also have the opportunity to submit questions in advance for Professor Sachs.
Event agenda
10-10.20am: Registration and coffee networking
10.20-10.30am: Welcome remarks from SCMP
10.30-11.30am: Fireside chat with Jeffrey Sachs, moderated by Chow Chung-yan
11.30-11.45am: Closing and networking
Access to this exclusive event and other subscriber benefits is reserved for the SCMP Plus community. Subscription grants you direct access to premium analysis and expert perspective, which is essential for decoding the complexities of China and the region. We invite you to subscribe to our one-year or two-year plan* today to unlock this continuous stream of insights and qualify for your seat at this rare event.
*Terms and conditions:

This offer is restricted to subscribers in Hong Kong and reservations are strictly allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.


For new subscribers, the promo code “JSACHS” must be applied during checkout to be valid for the SCMP Plus one-year and two-year plans (in Hong Kong currency). If the promo code is unavailable during checkout, the event quota is full. We will send you the confirmation by email within three working days upon successful purchase.


Existing Standard Digital subscribers must upgrade their subscription to either the one-year SCMP Plus subscription or the two-year SCMP Plus subscription (note: both plans are without a free trial). Once done, we will send you the invitation to register for the event within three working days.


Each active subscription is eligible to reserve one seat only.

About Professor Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey Sachs is an economics professor and director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. He is president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. He was a special adviser to the UN secretary general and has advised multiple governments on economic transition, debt crisis solutions and poverty alleviation policies. For our recent interview with Sachs, published in August, click here.
About Chow Chung-yan

Chow Chung-yan started his journalistic career at SCMP, becoming executive editor in 2015. To strengthen the paper’s international coverage, he established operations in New York, Washington, Brussels and Nairobi. Since 2007, he has directed the SCMP’s China coverage, making it one of the most important sources of information on China for global readers. He initiated the Open Questions series for the world’s thought leaders to share their insights on critical global issues. In 2024, he designed and supervised SCMP Plus, which won a top prize at WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Worldwide.


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SCMP Plus exclusive: meet Jeffrey Sachs in person

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The internationally renowned economist is set to be featured in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong


The internationally renowned economist is set to be featured in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong.


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SCMP Plus exclusive: meet Jeffrey Sachs in person

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Unlocking essential economic perspective

Event details and access

The internationally renowned economist is set to be featured in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong