APAC Advisors

Government relations, policy, and sustainability consultancy @Steven_Okun Founder and CEO; @McLartyAssoc Senior Advisor Asia; @EMPEA #ASEAN Rep

[glenn van zutphen @glennvanzutphen]

Join us on the “Saturday Mornings Show” 10 December on MoneyFM 89.3 from 9:00am-12pm with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys.
   * Listen on 89.3FM radio in Singapore. 
   * Stream us anywhere on the free https://t.co/X0Y9xeKrhe App
   * Watch “Saturday…https://t.co/Nss1Mmctc8

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Economics and Politics cannot be separated. A wonderful discussion with @clydeprestowitz to talk US-China, geopolitics and economics on his visit to #Singapore. Told him how much I enjoy his comments on @niubi Sinocism.

[APAC Advisors @ApacAdvisors]

#ESG in Action: #Malaysia #palmoil output will likely drop by 5% to 8% in Nov after heavy rains and floods disrupted plantation operations.

Why important to include Physical Risk of Climate Change in investment decision making.

https://t.co/GqxLxPbizL

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Risk of bifurcated and vulcanised world still remains with US-China relations post #G20. Limiting technology bans to legitimate security interests understandable, but if more restrictive will be concerning. @LawrenceWongST @business #NewEconomyForum

[Global Private Capital Association @GPCapital_org]

GPCA's final #SoutheastAsia Members Meeting and Reception of 2022 will be held on December 8 at 1880 Club. This candid, closed-door discussion will cover lessons learned in 2022 and what to take forward in 2023, followed by a cocktail reception. RSVP here:
https://t.co/Gs8E5SFGZ3

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

At @AVCJ ESG Conference, great turnout of @GPCapital_org members to discuss GP operations, LP expectations and emerging trends. @IFC_org @IFC_EAP @Temasek @KKR_Co @openspacevc #AVCJESG

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Great to have @AmbassadorTai meet business community and AmChams in #Singapore for a candid discussion on US rebuilding economic and trade relations in the region. #IPEF @MyronBrilliant @USChamber @AmChamSingapore @AmchamsAP @AmChamMalaysia @amchamvietnam @AmChamIndonesia

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

#ESG: Where a company’s impact on the world and its bottom line meet. Know your 13 material factors. Opening session for @AVCJ ESG Forum in #Singapore with @IFRSFoundation #AVCJESG @GPCapital_org @ApacAdvisors

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Fix Policy Later, Fix Crazy Now: The 2022 Midterm Review. @NeilHumphreys @glennvanzutphen @moneyfm893

https://t.co/0AZOO6CanU

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

#ESG collides with business and government. Investors and businesses cannot ignore the E v S trade-off anymore. My Op Ed for @ecobusinesscom @RobinHicks_ @ApacAdvisors https://t.co/SdBGTL5pDQ

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

My early call -- though don't say how early -- on @CNBC with @teymoornabili up now. I follow my rule that if going on TV, say something. And if you are going to be wrong, be loud wrong. (My thought then was PA and NV each flip and Ds hold the rest.)
https://t.co/VKhh48Wc4Q

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

America and Democracy won (to quote #Biden). #Trump lost. Still, he might declare for ‘24 to stay ahead of #IndictTrumpNow With #GOP in charge of House, get ready for the #China hearings. On a panel with @RossFeingold on @rthk_enews on #Midterms. https://t.co/DWGJxyZOyi

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Most consequential #MidTerms for #Asia. If #Trump anointed candidates win and #Republicans take over the Senate, an #AmericaFirst POTUS more likely in 2024, changing foreign policy calculus in the region. @SteveLaiCNA @JulieYooCNA @lgflake

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Achieving Net Zero in #Indonesia:

Fear biggest driver behind #Indonesia companies slashing their #carbon emissions with @sasb soon to cover Scope 3 emissions. @NeilHumphreys @glennvanzutphen #ESG #sustainability #Scope3 #carbon #NetZero

https://t.co/RMr9WFwUS6

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

"For many foreign investors and businesses, China is not an option, it is essential,” said Mr. Okun. Still, “new investment into the country has been paused . .. with record inflows SE Asia and India.”

@WSJ @KeithZhai @yifanxie (@NatPress Fellow)

https://t.co/3MfJlRLWMM

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

US-China Looms Over #Singapore-#Australia

From #CPTPP to #decoupling and #semiconductors, US-China confrontation impacts on @leehsienloong visit with @AlboMP.

@glennvanzutphen @NeilHumphreys

https://t.co/TcLLaaNelQ

[APAC Advisors @ApacAdvisors]

Determining material ESG factors and being transparent about their impacts, both from risk and opportunity, prevents #greenwashing. Don't cherry pick.

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Ads of @HSBC banned for #greenwashing

If you significantly finance investments in businesses that emit notable levels of CO2 and other #greenhouse gasses, you can't just talk about your tree planting. @MarketingEds Jancie Tan #ESG #sustainability

https://t.co/2RhffX3i1N

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Rents skyrocket in #Singapore with it now Asia's financial center. My friends rejoicing when their rent only goes up 35% -- doubling for expats not an outlier.

@ByFarisMokhtar @nurinsofia_ @markets @business

https://t.co/UmIJrhRGb2

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

Smart Money in Private Capital Moves to SE Asia + India over China, with Singapore as Asia's Financial Center No, @NeilHumphreys #Web3 not a #SpiderMan movie. @glennvanzutphen

https://t.co/fybeTpJiYw

[Steven Okun @Steven_Okun]

SE Asia overtakes #China for private capital exits per @GPCapital_org. Exits on deals from SE Asia up a whopping 736% YoY. Investments in #India and SE Asia also increasing with #venturecapital driving the boom.
#Singapore leads way for #Web3 in the region.