[Event Recap] Post-Election Insights: What's Next for Singapore & Australia?

From Ballot Boxes to Boardrooms: What's Next for Australia and Singapore? 

With the dust beginning to settle after 3 May, and the two Prime Ministers' meeting in Singapore just a stone’s throw away, AustCham Singapore hosted an insightful exploration of post-election business sentiment in Australia and Singapore, the policy landscape and what lies ahead for trade and investment in both countries today.

Moderated by Nicola Yeomans, Co-Head of Private Capital at King & Wood Mallesons, this post-election deep dive covered a huge amount of territory.

The impact of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, cost of living challenges and perceptions of competence were highlighted as key vote drivers in both countries, whilst healthcare and energy emerged as critical factors in a decisive election outcome in Australia.

The nuances and sensitivities of international relations, trade and diplomacy were unmissable takeaways, with political stability in both countries likely to help respective efforts to maintain good relationships with both China and the US.

Thank you to Nicola for expertly moderating the session, and our panellists Mark Domitrak, Global Head of Research at CT Group, and Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, for their candour, insight and expertise. Attendees walked away better informed, and with a new-found understanding of terms like ally, friend and excess capacity!