President Trump’s second term – what it means for ASEAN businesses

The discussion explores the potential impact of President Trump’s administration on ASEAN businesses in the industrial and energy sectors.

The promise of a new energy era in a greener economy has been stymied by recent geopolitical influences, such as the US elections. What are the implications for the industrial and energy sector and the global march toward energy transition for companies in ASEAN?

As the 2025 US presidential transition unfolds, policy shifts are expected to bring both challenges and opportunities. An EY multidisciplinary panel of speakers will examine these issues and their impact on ASEAN, sharing their perspectives during a Q&A session.

• Energy and climate: Amendments to hydrocarbon regulations may last only for the four-year term. How can companies safely plan investment in this environment?
• Technology: What do we need to consider when designing AI applications in different markets, as well as managing data residency to provide the most optionality?
• Trade, tax and supply chain: Does an increasingly isolationist US translate to trade and investment opportunities in China, Asean and other regional markets?

Speakers

• Sanjeev Gupta, EY Asia-Pacific Energy and Commodity Markets Leader
• Manik Bhandari, EY Asean Data and Artificial Intelligence Leader
• Iain Lawson, Senior Advisor, Energy and Commodity Markets, EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd
• Sunil Yadav, Associate Partner, Sustainability, Ernst & Young LLP
• Cap Perry, Senior Manager, International Tax and Transaction Services, EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd.

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