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SUMMARY:RHT CABA ASEAN Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 9th RHT CABA ASEAN Summit\, organised by RHTLaw Asia and RHT Group of Companies in partnership with VRSE Asia\, is scheduled for 3rd October 2023\, Tuesday\, at Lifelong Learning Institute. The summit’s central theme is “ASEAN 2030: TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE AND SECURE DIGITAL ECONOMY” from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. \n\nThe 9th edition holds significance as it celebrates the fresh economic connections between the EU and ASEAN\, demonstrated by the formal agreement signed between the RHTLaw Asia and Asia Scotland Institute. \n\n\nThis occasion marks a unique opportunity for attendees to receive current insights into the progression of trade and investment connections\, coupled with perspectives from influential business figures about their ambitions for the future\, encompassing both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. \n\n\nThe Summit programme includes a number of key-note addresses from Ministers and leading business people as well as a series of panel discussions on subjects such as: \n\n\n•  Advancing towards a borderless business community \n•  Driving Sustainable development in Vietnam \n•  Towards an inclusive workplace for a sustainable future \n•  Uncovering hidden gems in the digital economy of Indonesia \n\n  \n
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/rht-caba-asean-summit-2023/
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SUMMARY:RCAS 2023: The Rise of China’s Digital Economy
DESCRIPTION:This webinar aims to provide an in-depth understanding of China’s rapid growth in the digital realm and its impact on the global economy. \n3.30pm: Opening Remarks \nZachary Scully\, Council Member\, China-Asean Business Alliance\, Partner\, RHTLaw Asia \n3.35pm: Capitalizing on the opportunities in the China’s Digital Economy\nMr Kenneth Siow\, General Manager and Regional Director\, Southeast Asia\, Tencent Cloud International \n3.55pm: Market Entry to China – Risks and opportunities in the Digital Economy \nMr Henry Huang\, Managing Partner\, Grandall Law Firm (Shanghai) \n4.10pm: Fire side chat (Inside the Chinese Digital Giant That Is Changing the World – Accelerating your business in China’s digital economy) \nModerated by Ms Amanda Chen\, Head of China Practice\, Partner\, RHTLaw Asia. \nSpeakers: Mr Kenneth Tan\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Belive Technology\, Mr Rayvan Ho\, Founder and CEO\, Acktec Technologies\, Mr Kenneth Siow\, GM and Regional Director\, SEA\, Tencent Cloud International \n 
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/rcas-2023-the-rise-of-chinas-digital-economy/
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SUMMARY:ATXSummit
DESCRIPTION:Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) is Asia’s flagship tech conference that uncovers challenging issues emerging in the digital economy. Leveraging Singapore’s position as a gateway into the fastest growing digital markets\, ATxSG convenes government and industry leaders to drive unique conversations at the intersections of technology\, society and digital economy. \nATxSummit (6–7 June)\, the apex event of ATxSG held at Capella Singapore\, bridges global governments\, enterprises and communities to spark incisive discussions on leveraging technology for our digital economy. The in-person session of ATxSummit is by invitation-only. For more information\, please visit asiatechxsg.com/atxsummit.
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/atxsummit/
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Jakarta’s Potential: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Indonesia\, which is heavily dependent on natural resource exploitation for economic growth\, has significant environmental and social issues – ranked in the top third of countries for climate risk\, with high exposure to flooding\, extreme heat\, and sea-level rise. Indonesia’s transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future will require huge investments. The private sector will have to play a bigger role in strengthening Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) practices to facilitate this transition. \nUnder a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)\, International Finance Corporation (IFC)\, a member of the World Bank Group\, and with the support from Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)\, listed companies and prospective listers will be encouraged to strengthen Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The move is expected to boost the companies’ efforts to better weigh ESG issues\, including climate-related risks\, and help them deliver on sustainability goals. This agreement will make listed companies on the IDX more attractive to the growing number of investors looking for sustainable assets. \nJoin this exclusive webinar “Unlocking Jakarta’s Potential: Challenges and Opportunities” to learn the intricacies of doing business in Jakarta and of the regulation update of Jakarta’s Spatial Plan towards strengthening Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/unlocking-jakartas-potential-challenges-and-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:RHT CABA ASEAN Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:ASEAN member states have widely divergent relations with the US and China. The growing East-West rivalry and the Russia-Ukraine war are creating new tensions within ASEAN. Singapore and many ASEAN member states maintain neutrality in the US-China rivalry despite the occasional incoherent signals from within ASEAN. Coupled with the post-pandemic landscape and the new uncertainties created by European war\, building resilience while recovering from the pandemic has become a top priority for many member states. 2016 saw the inception of the ASEAN Economic Community. RCEP was signed in Nov 2020 and upon ratification\, it will become world’s largest trade agreement by economic output and would increase trade and integration among the Asian economies. As China consolidates\, RCEP may push the world’s factories from China to the rest of Asia; chiefly into the ASEAN member states. \nWill the supply chain dislocation help ASEAN achieve economic integration? Where are the bright spots within ASEAN? Is technology driving the kind of growth we used to see in the last decade? Will ESG and Sustainability remain relevant in ASEAN? New security concerns have arisen recently. How has geopolitics affected the way we do business? The pandemic’s cumulative effects on labour\, capital flows and productivity are challenging. Together with geopolitics introducing inflation and new supply chain bottlenecks; economic life is set to get worse. What can we do about it? \nKey Discussion Topics:\n– ASEAN Macroeconomic Growth Outlooks & Risks\n– Updates & Challenges in Settling Disputes Across China & ASEAN\n– The Rise of ASEAN’s Digital Economy\n– New Opportunities in Energy Security & Investments \nAgenda\n(GMT +8 / SGT)\n\n\n\n10:00AM\nOpening Address\nProfessor Walter Woon\, SC\nChairman\, RHTLaw AsiaIntroduction to RCAS 2022\nAzman Jaafar\nManaging Partner\, RHTLaw Asia\nChairman\, ASEAN Plus Group\n\n\n10:10AM\nGuest-of-Honour Address\nMs Rahayu Mahzam\, Senior Parliamentary Secretary\, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Law\n\n\n\n10:20AM\nKeynote Presentation\nDr Leo Suryadinata\, Visiting Senior Fellow\, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute (Singapore)\n\n\n\n10:40AM\nPanel 1\nASEAN Macro-Economic Growth Outlooks and Risks\n\n\n\n\nUnfolding Developments in Geopolitics: Navigating the impact on ASEAN economic stakeholders of the continuing sagas of the US-China decoupling and Russia-Ukraine conflict\n\n11:40AMRebel Labs Unveiling\nVictor Tay\, Founder & CEO\, Rebel Labs\n12:00PMPanel 2\nUpdates and Challenges in Settling Disputes Across China & ASEAN \n\nExploring traditional and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms\, including international commercial arbitration\, recourse against arbitral awards and enforcement of foreign judgments\n\n12:30PMLunch & Networking Opportunity\n2:00PMPanel 3\nThe Rise of ASEAN’s Digital Economy \n\nA robust discussion on ASEAN’s digital economy\, covering strategic tech investments\, cross-border data transfers and managing cybersecurity risks across digital trade regimes\n\n3:00PMPanel 4\nNew Opportunities in Energy Security & Investments in Emerging Sectors in the Green Economy \n\nWith the impact of geopolitics and COVID-19 in ASEAN\, what are the new investments in emerging sectors in the green economy and opportunities to enhance energy security amidst a framework of regional cooperation?\n\n4:00PMClosing Address\nTeng Theng Dar\nFounding Chairman\, Asia Entrepreneurs Exchange\nMember\, CABA Advisory Council \n\nOpening Address by Prof Walter Woon\, SC\n\nIntroduction to RCAS 2022 by Azman Jaafar\n\nGuest-of-Honour Address by Ms Rahayu Mahzam\n\nKeynote Presentation by Dr Leo Suryadinata\n\nPanel 1: ASEAN Macroeconomic Growth Outlooks\n& Risks\n\nPanel 2: Updates & Challenges in Settling\nDisputes Across China & ASEAN\n\nRebel Labs Unveiling\n\nRebel Labs Unveiling\n\nPanel 3: The Rise of ASEAN’s Digital Economy\n\nPanel 4: New Opportunities in Energy Security\n& Investments in Emerging Sectors in the\nGreen Economy\n\nClosing Address by Teng Theng Dar
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/rht-caba-asean-summit-2022/
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SUMMARY:Strategic Investments in the Philippines from Singapore
DESCRIPTION:With its growing and young tech-savvy and English-speaking market\, the Philippines\, dubbed as the social media capital of the world\, is now projected to be ASEAN’s start-up dark horse. \nRecently\, legislation on tax and investments have also made the Philippine economy friendlier to foreign direct investors. Following the heels of the creation of the Fiscal Incentives Review Board regulating the grant of new tax and fiscal incentives\, nationality restrictions for foreign direct investments were relaxed with the passage of much-awaited amendments to the Public Service Act\, Foreign Direct Investments Act\, and Retail Trade Liberalization Act. Meanwhile\, right before a political regime change\, former President Duterte signed the country’s Strategic Investment Priorities Plan for the next two years. \nDuring the panel discussions\, our speakers tackled various topics centred on foreign direct investments in the Philippines\, sharing regulatory\, commercial and legal perspectives across: \n– Strategic Investment Priorities\n– Ease of Doing Business\n– Start-up Ecosystem\n– Cross-border Investment Structures \n  \n\nKeynote 1: Philippine Strategic Investment Priorities\nPlan 2022\n  \n\nPanel 1: Ease of Doing Business in the Philippines\nfrom Singapore (Regulators’ Perspective)\n  \n\nKeynote 2: Philippine Start-Up Ecosystem\n(Regulators’ Perspective)\n  \n\nPanel 2: Commercial perspectives of FDIs into the\nPhilippines and Philippine start-up ecosystem\n  \n\nPanel 3: Investment Structures & Legal Considerations\nRHTLaw Asia\, together with Villaraza & Angangco of the ASEAN Plus Group and RHT Consulting\, advises on strategic investments and market entry in the Philippines and the internationalisation journey of Philippine businesses through its Philippine desk. If you would like to explore these opportunities\, drop us an email at onerhtbdm@rhtlawasia.com. \nDownload Philippine Strategic Investment Priorities Plan 2022 \nDownload Philippine Start-Up Ecosystem (Regulators’ Perspective)
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/strategic-investments-in-the-philippines-from-singapore/
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SUMMARY:CABA-VACD Webinar: Future Business Models – Shaping Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:CABA-VACD Webinar: Future Business Models – Shaping Tomorrow\n\nThe sustainability business model has never been more important than it is today\, the pandemic has sped up a wide range of issues and new trends\, including board leadership\, ESG and the adoption of digital technologies as well as business model transformation. \nThe era of stand-alone sustainability strategies\, with subsequent integration of sustainability into company strategy\, needs to end and the creation of resilient business strategies that take sustainability as the foundation needs to begin. \nESG and digital transformation have taken centerstage in the overall business strategy and ways of working of brick and mortar businesses. While some early adopters have built their businesses with digital strategies from the get-go\, some were agile enough to quickly make the necessary digital pivots. \nThe China-ASEAN Business Alliance (CABA) and ONERHT collaborated with the Vietnam Association of Corporate Directors (VACD) to organise the webinar on “Future Business Models: Shaping Tomorrow” for Vietnam on 7 July 2022. The event is also part of VACD’s series of activities to celebrate its 15th anniversary. \nThe webinar covered how brick and mortar companies have transformed their business models digitally to maintain business resiliency\, as well as how the transformation of business models (both new and existing companies) is inevitable in order to create long term economic value. \nOur panellists also advised business owners to embrace technology\, network with experts in the industry\, and use technology to mine data and respond to changes and crises\, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies which took the first step towards digital transformation and sustainability well before the pandemic were in a stronger position to stay the course and find technological solutions to overcome challenges and pressures. Such organisations constantly innovate and reflect\, asking “What’s Next?” to maintain their competitive edge. \nWe would like to thank our speakers and all participants for taking time to share their insights and exchange of ideas in the robust and engaging session! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRead more on TheLEADER here \n  \n 
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/caba-vacd-webinar-future-business-models-shaping-tomorrow/
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SUMMARY:CABA Series 2021 – Insight to Vietnam: Redefining Business Resiliency Amidst Covid-19 Situation
DESCRIPTION:CABA Series 2021 – Insight to Vietnam: Redefining Business Resiliency Amidst Covid-19 Situation\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic put many businesses through rigorous tests of their strategic resilience. For many\, it was a rude awakening. Organizations that rapidly reinvented themselves in response to the pandemic can provide lessons for all of us. \nEven among those that survived\, some companies proved to be more resilient than others\, rapidly adapting their strategies to address both the challenges and the opportunities created by the crisis. What did they do that others did not? And how can you learn from their actions? \nJoin the inaugural webinar by the VACD & CABA and hear from experts in the region about the economic outlook and Insights for Vietnam & Redefining Business Resiliency Amidst the Uncertainty of the COVID-19 Backdrop. Please join us on October 15\, 2021. \n  \nAgenda\n(GMT +8 / SGT)\n10:00 Welcome Message\nMr. Nguyen Ngoc Bach\, Deputy President – VACD \n10:05 Opening Address by Vietnam Ambassador to Singapore\nH.E. Mai Phuoc Dung\, Ambassador To Singapore Socialist Republic of Vietnam \n10:15 Keynote: An Update on Vietnam Economic Climate and Investment Opportunities\nSpeaker: Mr. Phan Huu Thang\, Former GD of Foreign Investment Authority (FIA\, MPI)\, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Real Estate Association \n10:45 Keynote: Experiences of Singaporean Enterprises in building and maintaining business resiliency \nSpeaker: Mark Chin\, Chief of Staff – BHS Kinetics \n11:15 Panel Discussion: Redefining Business Resiliency Amidst Covid-19 Situation\nPanelists:\nMr. Teng Then Dar\, Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Oman Founding Chairman\, Asia Entrepreneurs Exchange\nMr. Nguyen Duc Thuan\, Vice President – VACD\nMs. Huong Vu\, General Director & Tax Partner  – EY Consulting Việt Nam\nMr. Benjamin Yap\, Senior Partner – RHTLaw Vietnam\nMr. Nguyen Ba Quynh\, Senior Vice President – Hitachi Vantara Corporation \nModerator: Mr. Victor Tay\, CEO – China-ASEAN Business Alliance  \n12:15 Closing Remark \n  \nSpeakers\n\nMr. Teng Theng Dar – A Singaporean having worked with Japan\, US\, Indonesia and Singapore MNCs\, he has accumulated over 40 years of senior management experience covering 12 different countries in Asia\, and also in Australia and the Middle East Region. In his years of professional career\, he spent ten years each in Japan and Indonesia\, over four years each in Malaysia and Australia managing businesses in multiple sectors: FMCG\, commodities trading\, agri-food (plantation & manufacturing)\, F&B\, ICT and system integration\, Energy-saving solutions & products\, as well as infrastructure and construction. In recent years\, he has been actively engaged in agritech projects related to aquaculture and agriculture businesses.\n\n  \n\nH.E. Mai Phuoc Dung is a career diplomat. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Singapore\, he served as the Director-General\, Directorate of State Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam. H.E. Mai Phuoc Dung majored in International Relations. He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1990. He served as the Third Secretary at the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy from 1998 to 2002\, and as Vietnam’s Consul-General in Sydney\, Australia from 2011 to 2014. He is married with a son and a daughter.\n\n  \n\nMr. Phan Huu Thang was the former General Director of Foreign Investment Agency of the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Vice Chairman of Vietnam’s Foundation of Promoting Education Vice-Chairman of Vietnam’s Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (term IV 10/2014 – 10/2018). Awarded “Order of the Rising Sun\, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” by the Japanese Government in recognition of his important contributions to promoting economic relations between Japan and Vietnam (December 2018). Mr. Thang is also the Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Property Association\, and the Vice Chairman of Vietnam National Real Estate Association.\n\n  \n\nMr. Nguyen Ngoc Bach is the founder of AsiaInvest Group. He is a gifted expert with nearly 30 years working in corporate governance and finance\, of which\, over 11 years as Chief Financial Officer for Multinational Corporations and Telecommunication Firms such as TNT\, Hutchison Telecom\, HT Mobile. Mr. Bach is Director of Alliance of International Corporate Advisors (AICA) in 2012 – 2013; Area President for Asia of International Association of Financial Executives Institutes (IAFEI) in 2011 – 2013\, Board Member and Vice Chairman of Vietnam Association of Corporate Directors (VACD) in 2019 – 2023; Founding Chairman of Vietnam CFO Club (VCFO)\, Board member of Viet Nam National Real Estate Association (VNREA) 2016 – 2021\, Advisory Panel Member of China-ASEAN Business Alliance (CABA) 2019 – 2021.\n\n  \n\nMr. Mark Chin is internationally experienced (North America\, Europe\, Asia – industry-agnostic Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt with a deep blend of SME/MNC executive/senior level leadership\, general management\, project direction\, continuous improvement\, learning / development\, writing and business development skills. He has worked in diverse verticals such as Logistics\, IT\, PMO\, Banking\, Insurance\, Manufacturing\, Real Estate) throughout North America\, Europe and Asia. Educated in Canada and the United Kingdom\, Mark is currently Chief of Staff\, Head of Corporate Development\, Training and Organizational Design at BHS Kinetic\, a proudly Singaporean-owned and operated provider of logistical solutions.\n\n  \n\nMr. Victor Tay is the Chief Executive Office at Global Catalyst Advisory and also the Managing Director of Stout Asia\, Investment Banking group managing on South East Asia office. His areas of expertise include corporate strategic development\, market entry and expansion strategy\, direct investment\, M&A and corporate finance advisory\, and transaction support. He has assisted a number of Asian companies in going public successfully. He was Chief Operating Officer of Singapore Business Federation\, with an in-depth understanding of global strategic developments\, including in China\, the United States and Asia. He was Group Director of SPRING Singapore\, where he oversaw eight industry sectors comprising of Transportation\, Logistics\, Environmental\, Engineering Services\, Biomedical\, Chemicals\, Education and Business Services in which he had assisted Singapore enterprises in a variety of areas such as M&A advisory\, technological R&D\, private equity investment and internationalization.\n\n  \n\nMr. Benjamin Yap is a Vietnam registered foreign lawyer who is called to the Singapore and English Bar. He is the Firm’s first Senior Partner. Prior to joining RHTLaw Vietnam\, Benjamin was the resident partner in Ho Chi Minh City for Singaporean law firm\, Kelvin Chia Partnership. Benjamin’s areas of expertise are focused on corporate/ commercial transactions in mergers and acquisitions\, real estate\, corporate compliance/governance and employment. Benjamin was the President of the Singapore Business Group from 2008 to 2012 and is currently the Honorary President by virtue of his position as the Immediate Past President.\n\n  \n\nMs. Huong Vu is General Director and Tax Partner at EY Consulting Vietnam Joint Stock Company (EY Consulting VN). She has almost 25 years’ experience in tax and regulatory consulting in Vietnam\, Laos and Cambodia. Huong has particularly deep understanding of the Vietnamese legal system governing tax and investment and uses this knowledge in different working groups to offer insights to regulators and policymakers\, comment on taxation regulations\, and promote transparency in the Vietnamese tax system and financial environment. Huong is a member of Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia\, a member of Standing Committee of Vietnam Tax Consultants’ Association (VTCA)\, Deputy Director of Vietnam CFO Club and leader of Tax group of Vietnam Business Forum (VBF). She is also a lecturer in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Tax courses\, a frequent keynote speaker on Tax issues at Vietnam Business Forum and various seminars as well as an valued author of several influential publications of the prestigious media organizations in Vietnam.\n\n  \n\nMr. Nguyen Duc Thuan is one of the founders of Vietnam Association Corporation Directors (VACD). He is Vice President of Vietnam Association Corporation Directors and he is also Chairman of Long Bien Corporation. Mr. Thuan is an advanced expert with more than 40 years working in Ministry of Defense\, of which\, 5 years as Deputy General Director and 11 years as President and General Director of Defense Economic Technical Industry Corporation in 1996 – 2012\, more than 5 years as Commander of Legion 12 and General Director of Truong Son Construction Corporation in 2012 – 2017.\n\n  \n\nMr. Nguyen Ba Quynh is Senior Vice President at Hitachi Vantara Corporation\, General Manager at Hitachi Vantara Vietnam Ltd\, one of the top software solution services companies in Vietnam. Before this current role\, he has more than 20 years experiences of general management\, services management in IT industry with good track of record in Multi-national Corporation as IBM (General Manager of Software Group\, Deputy Country General Manager\, Country Manager of IBM Global Services for Indochina Territory)\, Hewlett Packard (Country General Manager of Imaging & Printing Group)\, Schneider Electric (General Director of APC by Schneider Electric Company). He has Master Degree in Computer Science & Telecommunication Management at Franco-Polish School of New Information & Communication Technologies in Poland & an MBA Degree from University of Hawaii\, at Shidler College of International Business\, USA. Quynh also got various leadership & executive education from Boston University and London Business School during his tenure at IBM and Microsoft.\n\n 
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/caba-series-2021-insight-to-vietnam-redefining-business-resiliency-amidst-covid-19-situation/
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SUMMARY:RHT CABA ASEAN Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \nRHTLaw Asia\, in collaboration with China-ASEAN Business Alliance (CABA) and RHT Group of Companies\, is proud to announce that RHT CABA ASEAN Summit is back with the overarching theme “ASEAN in the New Normal: Advancing Towards a More Sustainable & Resilient Future” on 17 September 2021. \nAs the world looks forward with expectations for recovery from the pandemic\, the recent outbreak of new COVID-19 variants and delayed vaccine rollout\, continue to disrupt mobility and economic activities\, stalling recovery in several Southeast Asian economies. \nAccording to the latest International Monetary Fund forecasts\, the income per capita in 5 Southeast Asian economies (Indonesia\, Malaysia\, Philippines\, Thailand\, and Vietnam) will still be 6% lower in 2024 than the level expected before the pandemic hit. \nThis year’s RHT CABA ASEAN Summit will examine the economic impact of the pandemic on the ASEAN countries\, tracing its trajectory through the downturn\, and the implementation of economic recovery framework pivotal in shaping back Southeast Asia’s growth. \nUp to 250 C-Suite Executives\, ASEAN business leaders. and industry professionals from various economic sectors are expected to attend. Past summits have also attracted the attendance of the diplomatic community and numerous Ministers as the guest-of-honour. \nClick here to register your interest: https://bit.ly/RCAS2021
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/rht-caba-asean-summit-2021/
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SUMMARY:CABA Series 2021 – Outlook for Malaysia: Overcoming challenges and emerging stronger – Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:CABA Series 2021 – Outlook for Malaysia: Overcoming challenges and emerging stronger – Virtual Forum\n\nLook past the grim headlines of Malaysia’s immediate challenges in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and you’ll find a brighter long-term outlook. Despite a slow start\, Malaysia now boasts one of the fastest vaccination rates in the world in an effort to break the cycle of lockdowns which has disrupted economic activities. \nAs Malaysia moves ahead on its road to recovery\, investors are taking a long-term view on the country’s prospects. In June 2021\, Singapore’s GIC announced its US$180m investment in Malaysia’s healthcare sector. Other recent bright spots include Malaysia’s rubber glove and palm oil industries. \nLooking further ahead\, the Twelfth Malaysia Plan for the 2021-2025 period will encompass economic empowerment\, environmental sustainability\, and social re-engineering to set the way forward. In addition to ongoing ASEAN economic integration\, Malaysia is expected to ratify both the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive Economic and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to gain market access to nearly a third of the world’s population and a range of other benefits. \nWhat does it all mean for businesses and investors? In this event\, we unpack the challenges Malaysia faces at home and abroad as the world emerges from the Covid-19 crisis: \n\nWhat are the possible scenarios moving forward in Malaysia for 2H 2021 and 2022?\nHow will the rise of protectionism and unilateralism impact Malaysia’s exporters?\nDoes the newly signed RCEP provide new trade opportunities to Malaysia? How does it fit amidst US-China tensions?\nHow will the global transition to green energy impact Malaysia’s energy exports? Will it give rise to silver linings of new sustainability opportunities –carbon exchanges\, sustainable technologies\, electric cars etc?\n\n  \nAgenda\n\nOpening Address – “Outlook for Malaysia – Overcoming Challenges and Emerging Stronger”\nH.E. Dato’ Dr. Azfar Mohamad Mustafar\, High Commissioner – designate of Malaysia to the Republic of Singapore\n(15 mins)\n\n\nPresentation – “Investing in Malaysia amidst COVID-19”\nMs Umarani Muniandy\, Counsellor (Investment) High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore cum Director of MIDA Singapore\n(40 mins)\n\n\nPresentation – “Riding the Challenging Covid-19 backdrop – Macro-Economic Outlook of Malaysia”\nManu Bhaskaran\, CEO Centennial Asia Advisors\n(20mins)\n\n\nPanel Discussion – “Economic Bright Sparks amidst Challenging times – What’s installed for Businesses?”\n(60 mins with Q&A)\n\n  \nProfiles \n\nH.E. Dato’ Dr. Azfar Mohamad Mustafar is an Administrative & Diplomatic Officer in the Malaysian Civil Service and has served in various capacities. Amongst others\, his past assignments include service as an Assistant Director\, Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR)\, and as an Assistant Director\, National Security Council\, Prime Minister’s Department. He was the Director General\, Department of Maritime Affairs\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Malaysia from 2015–2018. He served as the Ambassador of Malaysia to France\, with concurrent accreditation to Portugal and Monaco\, from September 2018–May 2021. He is currently the High Commissioner–designate of Malaysia to the Republic of Singapore. He holds a BA (Hons.) in South East Asian Studies from University of Malaya\, an MSc in Maritime Administration from the World Maritime University (Sweden)\, and PhD in Maritime Law from University of Wales (United Kingdom).\n\n  \n\nMs Umarani Muniandy is currently the Counsellor (Investment) for the High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore cum the Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) office in Singapore. MIDA is the principal government agency for the promotion and coordination of industrial and services development in Malaysia. She joined MIDA in 1991 as an Assistant Director. Throughout her years with MIDA\, Ms. Umarani has been instrumental in analyzing and recommending strategic projects of great value to the nation and facilitated investment projects of various industries/sectors\, namely Chemicals (both upstream & downstream)\, Pharmaceuticals \, Biotechnology\, Medical Devices and also Regional Operations. Ms Umarani also led and engaged in targeted Missions all round the globe to promote investments into Malaysia. She also played a pivotal role in assisting the government in terms of formulating policies and strategies for the industrial Master Plan\, the Malaysia’s Economic Plan as well as sectors which were under her purview.\n\n  \n\nDatuk Noraini Soltan is the Founder and Managing Director of Sipro Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd (SPISB). She holds a Bachelor of Economics from University of Malaya and Master of Business Administration from Ohio University\, USA. SPISB was incorporated in 1992 and is a leading plastic injection molding company in Malaysia\, manufacturing components for automotive\, electrical and electronics industry. Under her leadership\, SPISB has received numerous awards for its achievement in quality and delivery including UMW TOYOTA\, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sendirian Berhad (PERODUA) and Perusahaan Otomobil Malaysia (PROTON). Among her achievements and recognition received include Women Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young and National Women Entrepreneur Award by Deloitte. Datuk Noraini serves numerous positions in government agencies as well as for non-profit organizations. She is a Committee Member for Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS)\, under Social Security Organization (SOCSO) and a Board of Trustee for Steinbeis Malaysia Foundation. Datuk Noraini holds position as Vice President for Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)\, Vice President for Malaysian Plastic Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and Deputy President for Kelab Vendor Perodua\, Malaysia (KVP). Datuk Noraini has been appointed as the industry advisor for Material Technology Programme\, 2020-2022\, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) and committee member for Pengajian Program Bacelor Sains dan Teknologi Alam Sekitar\, 2020-2022\, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).\n\n  \n\nMr. Manu Bhaskaran is a leading Asian economist based in Singapore with close to 40 years of experience in studying economic\, political & security issues that shape the business environment in Asia. He co-ordinates the Asian business of Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm\, Centennial Group\, directing its Asian economic research practice which provides in-depth analysis of macro trends in Asia. He works extensively with investment institutions\, government agencies & corporations. Mr. Bhaskaran regularly presents his views on the economic\, political and business environment in Asia at business conferences and in-house briefings. He has conducted studies on a wide range of subjects including: consumer finance in Asia; Asian integration; regional and country-specific political and economic outlooks; the Impact of China on Asia; portfolio capital flows in emerging markets\, amongst many others. Mr. Bhaskaran is a regular columnist for The Edge (Singapore) and holds positions in think tanks including being Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS); Vice President of the Economics Society of Singapore\, and Council Member of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). He is also a member of the Regional Advisory Group for Asia and the Pacific of the International Monetary Fund as well as the Competition Appeals Board in Singapore. Mr. Bhaskaran serves on the boards of CIMB Investment Bank and Japfa Limited.\n\n  \n\nMr. Daniel Loh has been in the Chemicals Industry for the last 17 years\, of which 15 years was with BASF in the region\, including  Singapore\, Thailand\, Malaysia\, and Indonesia. Daniel has held several positions including the Head of a Regional Business Unit\, Country MD\, as well as sub-regional Head for Malaysia-Singapore and for Indonesia-Philippines. In those roles\, Daniel has been involved on re-structuring of the country and regional operations\, including new asset investments. In Aug 2019\, Daniel joined HELM AG as the Head of Asia to spearhead and extend their growth in Asia. Setting up HELM Thailand in 2020 was perhaps the most challenging and unique experience with a totally remote execution from the hiring of the MD to the startup of commercial activities. More recently\, Daniel is actively involved in M&A activities for HELM which included travel during COVID times to Malaysia. Daniel graduated from NUS with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and later went on to obtain his MBA with High Honors at the Oklahoma City University.\n\n  \n\nMr. Victor Tay – Stout Limited is the 3rd largest US-based Independent Valuation and Investment Banking firm. Victor Tay is the Managing Director within the Investment Banking group and is based out of Stout’s Singapore office focusing on South East Asia office. His areas of expertise include corporate strategic development\, market entry and expansion strategy\, direct investment\, M&A and corporate finance advisory\, and transaction support. He has assisted a number of Asian companies in going public successfully. Victor was Chief Operating Officer of Singapore Business Federation\, with an in-depth understanding of global strategic developments\, including in China\, the United States and Asia. He was also Group Director of Singapore Economic Development Board and SPRING Singapore\, where he oversaw eight industry sectors comprising of Transportation\, Logistics\, Environmental\, Engineering Services\, Biomedical\, Chemicals\, Education and Business Services in which he had assisted Singapore enterprises in a variety of areas such as M&A advisory\, technological R&D\, private equity investment and internationalization. Victor has developed deep understanding of future science and technology trend and sustainable development strategies as the Chief Development Officer of Nanyang Technological University. His previous board appointments include Vice President of the United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore\, Chairman of the Environmental and Water Centre for Innovation at Ngee Ann Polytechnic\, and Independent Director of the Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore). He was appointed by government as the Singapore representative at the ASEAN Young Business Leader Committee. He also sat at a series of government committees including SME Committee\, REACH\, Tripartite\, PDPA Appeal Committee\, as well as\, a series of awards committee like Enterprise 50\, SME 1000\, E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Awards\, Singapore Productivity Awards\, Singapore Sustainability Awards. Victor also has previously served as Principal of Management Consulting Services at PWC (Asia Pacific)\, Director of Advisory Services at KPMG (Asia Pacific)\, Chief Development Officer at Nanyang Technological University\, Chief Technology Officer at Pacific Internet. Victor attended Executive Management Programme with Harvard Business School\, MIT Sloan School of Management\, Oxford University and University of Cambridge. He lectures at Civil Service College International and speaks regularly to the regional media on various topics on future trends\, business issues\, innovation and technology\, growth strategies\, market expansion and merger and acquisitions.\n\n 
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/caba-series-2021-outlook-for-malaysia-overcoming-challenges-and-emerging-stronger-virtual-forum/
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SUMMARY:RHT CABA ASEAN Summit 2020
DESCRIPTION:RHT CABA ASEAN Summit 2020\n\nRHTLaw Asia and RHT Group of Companies\, in conjunction with RHT Academy\, organised our 6th RHT CABA ASEAN Summit\, with the overarching theme of “ASEAN – Dynamic Capabilities” delivered on a hybrid format on 15-16 September 2020. \nBuilding on the success of last year’s Summit\, the 2020 Summit continued to focus on recent global and regional economic developments through the insightful perspectives of business leaders\, providing a conducive platform to facilitate in-depth discussions among sector specialists\, industry practitioners and academics on the proper steps forward. \nWe also introduced a new component to the Summit centred on the China-ASEAN Business Alliance (CABA)\, a platform to promote business ties and collaboration for the China and ASEAN region. A series of insightful CABA forums was held in the lead up to the Summit.
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/rht-caba-asean-summit-2020/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Overcoming COVID19 – Commercializing Blockchain in ASEAN
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URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/webinar-overcoming-covid19-commercializing-blockchain-in-asean/
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SUMMARY:5th RHT ASEAN SummitSuntec Convention & Exhibition Centre |
DESCRIPTION:5th RHT ASEAN Summit\n\nCatch Council Members Pushpanathan Sundram\, Azman Jaafar\, Richard Tan and Advisory Panel Members Than Su Ee and Anndy Lian at the 5th RHT ASEAN Summit with the overarching theme of “ASEAN\, China\, and the Trade War: Capitalising on Opportunities” \nGiven the on-going trade tensions threatening to destabilise a decade of sustained growth\, the uncertainty has begun to affect business and trade activities. The event aims to provide ASEAN business community\, and participants with in-depth business insights\, investment highlights\, as well as guidance in navigating the complex risk landscape across ASEAN countries during this tumultuous period. \nBuilding up from the success of last year’s summit\, this year’s event will cover the key macroeconomics trends in the areas of the Trade Tensions\, Regional Commodity Market\, Indochina Economy\, among others. \nUp to 300 C-Suite Executives\, ASEAN business leaders\, and industry professionals from various economic sectors are expected to attend. Speakers invited will be the industry’s leading business leaders and practitioners. The Guests-of-Honours are SMS Chee Hong Tat\, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Education and SMS Edwin Tong\, SC\, Ministry of Law (pending confirmation). We also confirmed the patronage of major media houses such as The Economist and Channel News Asia. \nTo find out more and to book your seats\, please visit https://www.rhtacademy.com/asean-summit-2019/
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/5th-rht-asean-summit/
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SUMMARY:Inaugural CABA Council and Advisory Panel Meeting6 Battery Road #10-01 |
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URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/inaugural-caba-council-and-advisory-panel-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Lunch Sharing Session Hosted by Stephen Ng\, CICCZafferano Italian Ristorante |
DESCRIPTION:Lunch Sharing Session Hosted by Stephen Ng\, CICC\n\nStephen Ng\, Managing Director of CICC Singapore graciously hosted a lunch sharing session for CABA Council and Advisory Panels at the Zafferano Italian Ristorante. Stephen\, who is also a member of the CABA Advisory Panel\, together with his colleagues Greg Chu\, Frank and Fu Hang\, shared latest info ranging from politics\, economics and business with our CABA Council and Advisory Panels.
URL:https://www.caba.org.sg/event-2/lunch-sharing-session-hosted-by-stephen-ng-cicc/
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