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BFM 89.9: Top 5 at 5: Regional Elites on ASEAN's Direction
President Trump’s new tariffs, including a 24% tax on goods imported from Malaysia, have sparked a mix of reactions worldwide. While some...


CNA: Analyst Steve Okun on impact of Trump tariffs on Southeast Asian nations
Major auto-making nations have criticised US President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, with some promising...


ABC News: Americans will see 'immediate' price increases as Trump delivers on tariffs | The World
Donald Trump has said that Americans could feel some 'pain' after tariffs were imposed on Mexico, Canada and China - rattling global...


While Governments Take a Covid-induced Time Out from Sustainability, Businesses Should Not
In this new era of corporate sustainability, no issue unites stakeholders as urgently as climate change does.


5 Critical Cs Impacting ESG: Climate, Crisis, Commodities, China & Covid
The sessions at Temasek’s Eco-Sperity highlighted the inextricable link between the environment, social and governmental aspects of ESG.


ESG in M&A: AVCJ Singapore 2022
Using ESG to avoid investing in potentially stranded assets & improving your carbon profile were among topics at AVCJ.


Hire Local Thinkers, Not Just Locals
Hiring local thinkers provides an interesting lens to consider how successful PA practitioners should think & operate.


The Multicultural Keystone
Many PA practitioners in Asia understand that to be effective, one must engage in the art of “corporate diplomacy."


Breaking into Public Affairs – Don’t Rely on Luck Alone
Steve Okun offers realistic advice for landing in-house PA roles that are intellectually challenging, rewarding, and rare to come by.
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