Summary
Join S&P Global Ratings for a live, interactive webinar on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as our analysts—alongside guest speakers from S&P Global Commodity Insights—discuss the evolving landscape of Asia-Pacific (APAC) commodities.
Agenda
Asia-Pacific Macroeconomic Overview
Louis Kuijs – Chief Economist, Asia-Pacific, S&P Global Ratings
Panel Discussion 1: Asian Chemicals – Navigating a Prolonged Downturn
- Key Drivers Behind the Extended Industry Downturn and Recovery Prospects
- China’s Oversupply Challenge: How It May Evolve
- Rating Implications: Trends and Outlook
Paul Joo – Director, Olefins and Olefin Derivatives, Asia-Pacific, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Raymond Hsu – Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Betty Huang – Associate Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Moderator: Annie Ao – Director, Lead Analyst, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Panel Discussion 2: Asia-Pacific Steel – Weathering the U.S. Tariff Shock
- U.S. Tariffs: Impact on Chinese, Indian, and Korean Steelmakers
- Sector Outlook: What’s Next for Steel in APAC
- Credit Impact: Implications for Rated Issuers
Crystal Hao – Research Analyst, Metals, S&P Global Commodity Insights (Research & Analytics Team)
Anshuman Bharati – Associate Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Crystal Wong – Associate Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Ji Cheong – Associate Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Moderator: Minh Hoang – Director, Lead Analyst, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Panel Discussion 3: Energy Transition – Is It Still Happening?
- Thermal Coal in Asia: The Role of Energy Transition
- Oil and Gas in Uncertainty: How APAC Producers Are Responding
- Will LNG be the Bridge to Renewables
Pat See Khoo – Senior Analyst, Coal and Power, S&P Global Commodity Insights (Research & Analytics Team)
Richard Creed – Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Pauline Tang – Associate Director, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Moderator: Danny Huang – Managing Director, Analytical Manager, Corporate Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
You can submit your questions in advance while registering for the event. Our speakers will do their best to address as many questions as possible during the webinar.
We look forward to you joining us.
This webinar is free of charge.