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Steven Okun

(He/Him)
Singapore
As seen in: Nikkei Asia, South China Morning Post, CNA (Channel NewsAsia), The Straits Times, The Business Times (Singapore), Eco-Business, Asia Times, QOSHE
Covers:  Geopolitics, US-China, ESG
CEO APAC Advisors; Geopolitical Analyst and Keynote Speaker on Trump 2.0; International News Review on Saturdays

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Steve contributes commentary on geopolitics with a focus on the US, US-China, and SE Asia, as well as on ESG, for a variety of publications, including Asia Times, the Business Times, Eco-Business, Nikkei Asia and the Straits Times.

Steve frequently appears on television to provide analysis and commentary on Al Jazeera, the BBC, CNBC, CNA and Channel NewsAsia.

He provides the weekly International News Review for Singapore's MONEY FM.

Steven Okun’s Journalist Portfolio

Singapore’s existential battle in balancing US versus China

Singapore’s existential battle in balancing US versus China

Both the US and China publicly say they do not want to make countries choose between them. Nonsense, Bilah…

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Snap Insight: Donald Trump indicted over attempt to overturn US election, but America is also on ...

Snap Insight: Donald Trump indicted over attempt to overturn US election, but America is also on ...

Donald Trump has been handed his third indictment in about four months, but that won't stop him from running,…

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Singapore stands out as a global tech hub amid U.S.-China tensions

Singapore stands out as a global tech hub amid U.S.-China tensions

Previously best known in international business as a hub for regional headquarters and investments by multina…

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IPEF recognizes that supply chains aren’t linear

IPEF recognizes that supply chains aren’t linear

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework initiated by US President Joe Biden took a giant first step toward findin…

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Commentary: With Trump topping presidential polls, deja vu hangs over US-led trade talks in Singa...

Commentary: With Trump topping presidential polls, deja vu hangs over US-led trade talks in Singa...

Even though he may not win the 2024 US election, former president Donald Trump's presence will be felt in the…

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ESG collides between business and government

ESG collides between business and government

Investors too often ignore the 'E' v 'S' trade off.

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In Asia, geopolitics has moved onto the deal sheet

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By Steven Okun
| QOSHE
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AI access may not always be unlimited as ESG risks mount – are businesses ready?

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By Steven Okun, Megan Willis, Noemie Viterale
| Eco-Business Verified
Businesses are placing massive bets on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the assumption the investment will surely pay off. Their leaders’ decision making conflates AI with clean air – always available, in whatever quantity and quality their business needs. Businesses and investors should not only focus on the great investment opportunity AI adoption brings. They should consider the obvious risks in doing so.
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Despite ceasefire in Iran, businesses should follow Singapore’s model

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By Steven Okun
| The Business Times (Singapore) Verified
Whether the ceasefire holds or not, firms should not assume business as usual Add BT as a preferred source Trump posted on social media that this ceasefire hinges on a “complete, immediate and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG Published Wed, Apr 8, 2026 · 02:19 PM US PRESIDENT Donald Trump did not follow through on his threat to end a whole civilisation in Iran. Markets went up as a result. This does not mean long-term geopolitical risk and realignment will no longer occur.
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