APF Canada Plants Flag In Indo-Pacific With New Singapore Office
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has officially opened its Asia Regional Office in Singapore, located in the Manulife Tower at 8 Cross Street in the city’s Central Business District.
APF Canada in a statement said the new office establishes a physical presence for the foundation in the Indo-Pacific and reflects its commitment to deepening Canada’s engagement across the wider region.
“This is a moment 40 years in the making. Our new office will be a place where Canadians can tell the story of today’s and tomorrow’s Canada, refresh perceptions, and build meaningful partnerships across the Pacific,” said APF Canada President & Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Nankivell.
Meanwhile, APF Canada Asia Regional Director, Barrett Bingley said: “We are here to be a force multiplier for the entire Canadian ecosystem. This space will enable collaboration with ASEAN and Indo-Pacific partners, driving innovation and opportunity for both sides of the Pacific.”
The establishment of the office is a core component of APF Canada’s Indo-Pacific Initiative, a comprehensive suite of new programmes and activities supported by the Government of Canada through its 2022 Indo-Pacific Strategy.
The office will enable APF Canada to support Canadians, their institutions, and firms in making a greater impression and establishing new partnerships in Asia, providing an accessible, multipurpose venue for collaborative events and high-level networking for stakeholders across business, government, academia, and the media.
For Canadian and Asian partners, the office offers opportunities to host presentations and events in its flexible convening space; participate in business networking events, industry workshops, expert panels, and training sessions hosted by APF Canada; and engage with high-quality research and analysis, among others.
With its head office in Vancouver and offices in Toronto and Singapore, APF Canada continues to advance its mission to strengthen Canada’s strategic, economic, and people-to-people ties with Asia.
-- BERNAMA