SINGAPORE – The impact of the US presidential election on the region will be a topic of focus at a forum organised by The Straits Times on Nov 12.

       Organised under the umbrella of SPH Media’s Asia Future Summit 2024, the forum will also take a closer look at the changing face of South-east Asia’s youth.

       The year 2024 has been marked by major elections across the world, from Indonesia to India, and will be capped by the US elections on Nov 5, barely a week before the forum.

       “It’s been an extraordinary year of upheaval. From wars to elections, continued economic transformation and geopolitical re-alignments, flux has become the new normal,” said ST editor Jaime Ho.

       “We hope that this special Asia Future Summit, together with our original reporting, can help our readers and stakeholders make better sense of 2024 and the road ahead,” he said.

       Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat will discuss geopolitics at a fireside chat with Mr Ho.

       This will be followed by a panel discussion on the US election and what the result could mean for the United States, China, and the rest of the world.

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       Another panel of speakers will focus on South-east Asia’s youth and explore how their votes and vitality will shape the politics and economies of the region.

       The event will feature eight local and international speakers, including ST foreign correspondents. Around 200 delegates are expected to attend, including thought leaders and senior representatives from the public and private sectors.

       The forum, which will take place at the Andaz Singapore hotel in Bugis, is the third and last edition of the Asia Future Summit, after Lianhe Zaobao and The Business Times held theirs, in September and October, respectively.

       The event is supported by OCBC and OCBC Premier Banking as the presenting sponsor.