The Europe ASEAN Business Alliance is pleased to launch a lunch series designed to provide individuals with government affairs responsibilities with greater insight into the practice of government affairs and public policy advocacy.
For our inaugural event, Hans Vriens, Managing Partner of Vriens & Partners, will speak on “What is Government Affairs: Understanding Your Environment”. His presentation will look at strategies, methods, and best practices that drive effective government affairs in Southeast Asia.
This presentation is ideal for individuals with government affairs responsibilities, who are new to the industry or Southeast Asian region, or those who are looking to understand the latest methodologies used in government affairs.
This event will take place on July 10, 2018 from 12:15pm to 1:30pm at Rabobank Singapore in the Raffles Boardroom. To register for this event please click on the button below. Spaces are to just 16 participants and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
CPTPP. RCEP. EU-ASEAN FTA. EU-Singapore FTA…
As the ASEAN region becomes more important to the global economy, the number of free trade agreements in Southeast Asia under negotiation are increasing. But what do they mean to you and your company? Is your company ready to take advantage of the opportunities that these new agreements could bring?
On June 8th, the Europe ASEAN Business Alliance in conjunction with Vriens & Partners has asked Deborah Elms, Executive Director of the Asian Trade Centre to come give an update on the various trade agreements under negotiation and her insights into what these agreements may mean for European companies.
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There is limited seating for this event, so we encourage you to register early.
Details of briefing
Date: June 8, 2018 (Friday)
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Venue: ABN AMRO BANK NV | Asia Pacific
Level 25, China Room, One Raffles Quay, South Tower | Singapore 048583
Light food and drinks will be available at this complimentary event which is hosted by ABN AMRO, the Europe ASEAN Business Alliance and Vriens and Partners.
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Taking place on April 26, 2018, the eighth annual Corporate Affairs Forum examines leading edge innovation and best practice in corporate affairs and stakeholder engagement. It is a unique platform to drive awareness of emerging trends, practices and thinking about new approaches to corporate public affairs. This year we explore Public Affairs in the context of The Asian Century.
The Corporate Affairs Forum is an annual interactive conference designed for C Suite professionals in public affairs, communications and corporate affairs. Delegates include middle and senior representatives in roles including: Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Communications, CSR, Sustainability and Shared Value.
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The 14th Malaysian General Election, with dissolution of Parliament likely to take place before April 16*, will pit Prime Minister Najib Razak against a reworked opposition coalition lead by his mentor and predecessor, the former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad, running on an anti-corruption platform.
Our speaker, Adib Zalkapli, Senior Associate at Vriens & Partners provided an update on recent political developments in Malaysia, likely election scenarios, and the impact on the next government’s policy options.
In Southeast Asia, companies, governments, critical infrastructures and individuals are facing an increasingly challenging security and cybersecurity environment.
Our key speaker, Harold O’Connell – Director of INTERPOL’s Capacity Building and Training Directorate, at INTERPOL’s Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore outlined Interpol’s role in South East Asia, the key challenges they face in the region and what their approaches to these problems. In addition, he also addressed how these challenges are currently affecting companies in the region.
Our panel discussion introduced you to key industry players who shared their assessment of the next level of cybersecurity threat and what key questions business leaders should be asking about cyber security. The panelists are Stephan Neumeier, Managing Director of Kaspersky Lab Asia Pacific; Apala Ray, Senior Scientist at ABB Corporate Research; Christian Karam, Director and Global Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence at UBS.
Led by Daniel Henderson, Country Director, Vriens & Partners (Thailand Office) and Punyaphan Klykoom, Senior Associate of Vriens & Partners (Thailand Office), this briefing will help you understand the effects of the Thai government’s political and economic reform agenda and how it will affect European companies operating in Thailand.
In the year ahead, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s government faces a series of challenges in 2018: successfully recalibrating the Military’s relationship with traditional centers of power, advancing an economic reform agenda, and navigating a commitment to elections at the end of the year. How the Thai Government chooses to manage these challenges will have long term ramifications on the country.
In May 2018, the EABA and its members visited Manila, Philippines to gain an understanding of what actions the Government is taking to meet their long-term development vision and how our members can help them meet their goals.
The Philippines is one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia region. With increasing urbanization, a growing middle-income class, and a large and young population, the Philippines’ is expected to remain as a consistent annual GDP growth performer of 6.1% from 2018-2022.
Delegates from various multi-national corporations met with senior government officials from the Philippines Ministries of Finance, Trade and Industry, Transportation, Energy, EU Delegation to Philippines, and the Central Bank to learn about the government’s agenda, and to engage the government on its policy direction.
Thanks to all that took part in the mission!