Prof. R Vaidyanathan delivers an expert talk on ‘Shared Values & Democracy in Asia’ on 19th January 2016

Prof. R. Vaidyanathan, from the Finance & Accounting Area at IIMB, was invited by the prestigious Japanese Foundation, Asia Center – Tokyo, for their symposium on ‘Shared Values & Democracy in Asia’, held on January 19, 2016. The meet essentially focused on how Asian values are shaping democracy and inter-state relations in Asia. Professor Vaidyanathan delivered a talk as a panelist, where he shared the stage with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, former President of Indonesia and Kosei Morimoto, Abbot emeritus Yodaiji Temple Japan, among others. The Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, hosted a dinner for the participants on the same day.

Prof. R Vaidyanathan with Japan’s PM after delivering an expert talk on ‘Shared Values & Democracy in Asia’ in Tokyo.