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Asia-Pacific Corporate & Infrastructure Outlook Virtual Conference 2025

Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Singapore Time (SGT)
Location:
Virtual

New World And New Markets

S&P Global Ratings is hosting our annual Asia-Pacific Corporate & Infrastructure Outlook Virtual Conference on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The conference will take place in a virtual format from 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Singapore Time (SGT).

The conference will explore the new world under the second Trump administration and the new markets emerging across Asia-Pacific. A distinguished lineup of experts will discuss the dynamic landscape for corporates across the region. Topics include U.S.-China actions, sector outlooks, funding needs, energy transition, private credit, and new financing structures, as well as risks particular to Korea, Japan, India, and Australia. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from senior thought leaders and market participants as they share their latest insights on what’s to come in 2025.

This complimentary conference offers an opportunity to gain insights into the evolving corporate & infrastructure landscapes of these key regions.

Please note that this event is closed to the media.


Agenda At-A-Glance (SGT)


9:00 a.m. - Welcome And Opening Remarks
 


9:10 a.m. - Panel 1 | China And The New U.S. Administration

  • Roadmap – Tariffs and retaliation – Canada, Mexico, China, EU – Who and what’s next?
  • China’s response – Will the two sessions show the way forward?
  • APAC’s choice – How will countries and markets manage the impact and navigate the middle?


Moderator: Charles Chang, Managing Director, Greater China Country Lead, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings 
 

 
9:50 a.m. - Panel 2 | Sector Outlooks, Funding Needs, And The Asia-Pacific Pipeline

  • Relativity – Which sectors will be stronger or weaker in 2025?  IG, HY, cross-overs, consumers, casino, autos, others
  • Needs – How will Trump 2.0 affect capex, M&A, and other funding needs across APAC?
  • Conditions - How will elections, regulations, bank access, and defaults affect issuance?


Moderator: Andy Liu, Managing Director, Analytical Manager, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings 
  

 
10:20 a.m. - Presentation | Korea In Focus – Tariffs, Trade Tensions, And The BBBs

Presenter: JunHong Park, Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
  

 
10:30 a.m. - Presentation | Japan in Focus – Tariffs, BOJ, And Mergers & Acquisitions

Presenter: Makiko Yoshimura, Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
  


10:40 a.m. - Panel 3 | Energy Transition - Stormy Weather After Leaving Paris 

  • Is the movement over? Will U.S.’ exit from the Paris Agreement lead Indonesia, New Zealand, and others to follow?
  • Storms on the horizon – Will non-compliance, greenwashing rules, and other headwinds reduce issuance?


Moderator: Christopher Yip, Managing Director, Analytical Manager, Infrastructure and International Public Finance Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
  

 
11:10 a.m. - Panel 4 | New Markets And New Financing

  • Vietnam, Philippines, Mongolia – How to navigate between U.S. and China?
  • New financing structures – JVs, project finance, private credit, and other emerging structures.
  • Private credit – Are interest alignment, asset security, and other features good for bond holders?


Moderator: Abhishek Dangra, Managing Director, Analytical Manager, Infrastructure Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
  

  
11:50 a.m. - Presentation | India In Focus - Will Slowing Growth Raise Corporate Risks?

Presenter: Neel Gopalakrishnan, Director, Sector Lead, Corporate & Infrastructure Ratings, S&P Global Ratings

  

  
12:00 p.m. - Presentation | Australia In Focus – Will Trade Headwinds Upset A Soft Landing?

Presenter: Paul Draffin, Managing Director, Analytical Manager, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings

  


12:10 p.m. - Closing Remarks
  

*Agenda content, including session times, descriptions, speakers, and topics, is subject to change until the event date.

Additional guest panelists will be announced shortly. For the latest updates, be sure to monitor the event website.

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