NTU Singapore and Temasek Foundation launch STEP Youth Regional Affairs Dialogue to develop and connect Asia’s emerging leaders
More than 70 outstanding young leaders from 18 Asian countries and regions are gathering in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), for the inaugural STEP Youth Regional Affairs Dialogue that aims to build their leadership skills and geopolitical and cultural understanding.
Organised by NTU’s University Scholars Programme and supported by Temasek Foundation, the eight-day event from 2 to 9 August also aims to foster among participants an appreciation of the complex and interconnected social, economic and political factors that are shaping Asia today and into the future.
Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Education, is delivering the keynote address at the Dialogue’s second day today, on the topic, "Regional Efforts for an Inter-Connected World".