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The Milken Institute Asia Summit 2021 Seeks to Rekindle the Power of Human Connection

SINGAPORE, NOVEMBER 12, 2021 – The 8th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit will open on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center. This year, the Asia Summit will combine virtual, physical, and holographic...

The Milken Institute Asia Summit 2021 Seeks to Rekindle the Power of Human Connection

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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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