Southeast Asia (SEA) is home to some of the world’s most dynamic economies, with abundant growth opportunities. The region will undergo major transformations over the next decade driven by four trends: a booming digital economy, the growing prevalence of middle-class lifestyles, increased infrastructure expenditure, smart solutions and urban centres to boost connectivity, and the rise of Industry 4.0 technologies. There is immense potential for inclusive economic development, though challenges remain.

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement aims to unlock an additional USD 1 trillion for the region by 2030, emphasizing cross-border data flows, digital ID, and talent mobility.

As we shape the future, equipping youth with essential skills becomes crucial. Come hear from our speakers on how your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) could be to venture into SEA to harness opportunities and grow with the region.

Mr. Yee Wee Tang

Managing Director

Grab Singapore

Yee Wee Tang is the Managing Director of Grab Singapore. He is responsible for leading business strategy and operations for the transport and deliveries verticals here.

Wee Tang joined Grab over 9 years ago and was previously the Head of Grab Philippines and Head of Grab Thailand. He was also the country head for Cambodia, where he played an instrumental role in leading the company’s entry into Cambodia.

Mr. Tan Eng Kiat

General Manager, VLCTM

Surbana Jurong

Eng-Kiat is currently the General Manager for Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, overseeing SJ’s projects in the Masterplanning, Architecture and Infrastructure space. Eng-Kiat was previously the Deputy Director for Urban Planning and Design with the SJ Planning Group. He oversees the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on Southeast Asia. He has nearly 15 years of planning experience, handling projects of scales from 100ha to over 10,000 Ha in places across the world.

Mr. Mohammad Matin Mohdari

Head of Public Policy, Government and Corporate Affairs (Southeast Asia and South Asia)

Expedia Group

Matin serves as the Head of Public Policy, Government, and Corporate Affairs for Southeast Asia and South Asia at the leading global travel technology company, Expedia Group. In this capacity, he holds the responsibility of offering strategic counsel on matters related to technology policy and providing support with policymakers in the formulation of legislation at the intersections of the travel and technology domains. He also leads collaborative initiatives with the public sector to advance the digital transformation, economic development, and sustainability agendas of countries within Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Mr Lim Kok Kiang (Moderator)

Principal and CEO

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Mr Lim Kok Kiang is the Principal & CEO of Ngee Ann Polytechnic since May 2021.

Before joining Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Kok Kiang was the Executive Vice President and Member of the Executive Committee of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). He was responsible for EDB’s International Operations as well as EDB’s strategies in Advanced Manufacturing.

Prior to this, Kok Kiang held various posts in EDB, including Assistant Managing Director (Engineering Cluster Group), Executive Director, Transport Engineering and Asia Pacific. His experience includes 6 years working in Japan as EDB’s Centre Director and Regional Director, Japan Operations.