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PRCA APAC sets up Public Affairs Group amid shifting policy and geo-economic landscape

PRCA APAC has launched a new Public Affairs Group to support public affairs professionals in navigating the evolving policy and geo-economic environment.A

Marcus Loh (Temus) will chair the Group with Finian Lim (Trinasolar) acting as Vice Chair. The committee also includes Jo Scard (Fifty Acres / PRCA APAC board), Paulus Soriano (Vero), Daryl Ho (We. Communications), Tiffany Yiap (Truescope) and Wai Leong Tang (H/Advisors Klareco).

The Group aims to foster knowledge sharing, peer support, and best practices among PRCA APAC members, while facilitating engagement with public institutions, industry, and civil society in Singapore and across the region. It will also contribute to shaping the agenda for PRCA APAC�s Corporate Affairs Forum in October.

Marcus Loh commented: �Trade flows where trust goes - which is why public affairs and strategic communications matter more than ever in today�s shifting geo-economic landscape. Guided by the experience, networks, and credentials of my esteemed fellow committee members, I hope this new Public Affairs Group will become a meaningful space for all PRCA APAC members to deepen our conversations, raise bridges across government, business, and the community, and support the institutions we serve in moving forward with clarity, foresight, and purpose.�

Ed Burleigh, Head of PRCA APAC, said: "With this launch, PRCA APAC reinforces its commitment to strengthening the voice of our members engaged in the public affairs landscape across Asia-Pacific. The Group will play a vital role in helping professionals navigate shifting policy landscapes and serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue between public and private sectors. It will also contribute significantly to shaping the agenda for our upcoming Corporate Affairs Forum this October�.
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