While Europe debates risk, Asia presents opportunity. In a world of geopolitical fragmentation and economic uncertainty, future growth and resilience has evolved beyond legacy partnerships. Asia Matters Outlook 2026 highlights how Ireland and Asia can partner in new ways — unlocking shared capabilities, smoother flows of capital and talent, and co-investment to scale AI, energy and food systems that can shape the next decade.

With Ireland’s 8th EU Presidency from July, there is a rare opportunity to lead Europe and reset trade trajectory — accelerating EU trade diversification towards Asia when it matters most. Click to view.