The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is excited to share video highlights from the official opening of its Asia Regional Office in Singapore on October 15, 2025.
Located in the Manulife Tower at 8 Cross Street in the city’s Central Business District, the new office establishes a physical presence for APF Canada in the Indo-Pacific and reflects the Foundation’s commitment to deepening Canada’s engagement across the wider region. The establishment of the Office is a core component of APF Canada’s Indo-Pacific Initiative, a comprehensive suite of new programs and activities supported by the Government of Canada through its 2022 Indo-Pacific Strategy.
The opening was officiated by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Anita Anand. Paul Thoppil, Canada’s High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Singapore and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representative, based in Jakarta, attending the opening alongside Jeff Nankivell, APF Canada President & CEO, and Barrett Bingley, APF Canada Asia Regional Director.
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.