In this 10-minute address, Mastercard's Chief Economist for Asia Pacific, David Mann, unpacks the latest spending, trade, and market data to show how India, Japan, and ASEAN are really tracking beneath the headlines. Blending empirical insights with on-the-ground expertise, the session will highlight key risks, policy pivots, and growth opportunities. For founders and investors, this data-led outlook provides a critical framework for identifying real growth opportunities and navigating underlying economic risks in the region. 

本セッション（10分間の特別講演）では、Mastercardのアジア太平洋担当チーフエコノミスト、デービッド・マンが、最新の消費動向、貿易統計、市場データをもとに、インド、日本、ASEAN経済の、ニュースからだけでは見えにくい実像を読み解きます。

データに基づく分析と現地での知見を掛け合わせながら、主要なリスクや政策の転換点、今後の成長機会に焦点を当て、この地域の経済がこれからどこへ向かうのかを明らかにします。

Go behind the scenes of one of the most significant capital deployments in modern banking as MUFG reveals the strategy behind its cumulative ¥1 trillion investment in India. This session focuses on how Japan's largest financial group is moving beyond traditional lending to become a primary catalyst for India's fintech and digital transformation through direct investments in high-growth startups. The conversation centers on the "Ganesha Fund" ecosystem, strategic stakes in high-growth digital lenders, and the long-term vision of creating a seamless financial bridge between Tokyo and Mumbai. For founders, this is a masterclass in how to engage with institutional investors. For investors, it is an essential briefing on the mechanics of institutional investing in the world's fastest-growing major economy. 

Capital movement between Japan and the rest of Asia is entering a transformative era, shifting from infrastructure financing toward technology-driven financial integration and direct startup investment. As regional markets digitize, new mechanisms are emerging to enhance the speed, transparency, and efficiency of cross-border value transfer. This dialogue explores how advancements in digital payment networks, financial infrastructure, and capital market innovation are enabling a more agile flow of funds across Asia and Japan. For founders, this session reveals how to position your company to attract institutional capital and leverage regional liquidity. For investors, it provides a roadmap for deploying capital more seamlessly across borders. The discussion examines the convergence of policy frameworks, liquidity management tools, and regional partnerships that make large-scale capital deployment more strategically aligned with sustainable growth and founder success. 

日本とアジア各国の間を行き交う資本の流れは、いま大きな転換期を迎えています。従来のインフラを中心とした投資から、テクノロジー主導の金融統合やスタートアップへの直接投資へと重心が移りつつあるのです。地域経済のデジタル化が進むなか、越境での資金移転の速さや透明性、効率を高める新たな仕組みも生まれています。