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Choosing Optimism in the Polycrisis Era

In the era of the polycrisis, there is a myriad of important issues to address. We see war, repression, modern slavery, inequality, climate disasters, pandemics. Henry David Thoreau once remarked, “There are a thousand hacking at the...
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Carol Geremia

President and Head of Global Distribution, MFS Investment Management
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Power of Ideas

Embracing Outside the Box Thinkers

Have you ever wondered if you have neurodivergent employees? If not, you are likely missing out. According to a variety of studies in the US and the UK, at least one in seven people are neurodivergent. If you are lacking inclusive and...
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Marlene Puffer

Chief Investment Officer, AIMCo
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Predictive AI’s Role in Education and Business

Now that the hype-cycle flywheel has slowed its pace ever so slightly, there’s a common belief about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce emerging. It’s a belief that’s echoed through the AI community for years, but it’s now...
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Daphne Kis and Peter Lee
News Release

World Leaders to Descend on Singapore for the 10th Milken Institute Asia Summit, Celebrating a Decade of Progress, Action, and Impact

August 1, 2023 (SINGAPORE) - The annual Milken Institute Asia Summit, taking place from September 13 – 15, will convene regional and global leaders to discuss a wide range of issues and challenges shaping the Asia Pacific region including...
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Yeen Chong

Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
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Temasek Veteran and Singapore’s Ambassador to Timor Leste, Robin Hu, joins Milken Institute as Chair Asia

April 24, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA, and Singapore) - Robin Hu, the Asia Vice Chairman of global investment firm Temasek, and Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Timor Leste have been tapped as Chair Asia, the Milken Institute. Hu brings a...
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Male-presenting person of Asian heritage speaking into a microphone with a teal blue backdrop

Yeen Chong

Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
Report

Unlocking Asian Philanthropy: Insights from Five Families

With a strong focus on education and discreet, affiliation-based philanthropy, Asian philanthropists are increasingly formalizing their giving and utilizing strategic tools to create a broader impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted...
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Melissa Petros

Formerly Milken Institute
News Release

Milken Institute Announces the Return of Japan Symposium in Tokyo, Running from March 22-23, at the Ritz-Carlton

SINGAPORE, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 — The Milken Institute Japan Symposium will return to Tokyo, Japan for its second iteration. Running from March 22 to 23, this year’s symposium welcomes regional and global business, finance, and government...
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Male-presenting person of Asian heritage speaking into a microphone with a teal blue backdrop

Yeen Chong

Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
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Milken Institute Publishes Recommendations for Philippines Sovereign Wealth Fund

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JANUARY 30, 2023 — The Milken Institute has released a report, “ Best Practices of Sovereign Wealth Funds: The Case for the Philippines,” in support of the Philippines’ creation of a fund. The report is based on a...
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Male-presenting person of Asian heritage speaking into a microphone with a teal blue backdrop

Yeen Chong

Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
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