Edelman has strengthened its public and government affairs capabilities in Southeast Asia under the leadership of Wai Leong Tang.Tang has joined the firm as head of public and government affairs for Southeast Asia. He reports to Delicia Tan, CEO for Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.Tang joins Edelman from H/Advisors, where he served as head of public affairs for the region.Edelman’s public and government affairs offering focuses on corporate reputation, public affairs and policy. The firm works with multinational and regional organisations on how political developments, regulatory changes and public expectations influence business outcomes.In his role, Tang will work with teams across markets including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, supporting organisations in aligning regional strategies with local government engagement.SB Jang, senior regional advisor for public and government affairs, Asia-Pacific, said Tang’s appointment will support organisations navigating an environment shaped by geopolitical dynamics, trade considerations and government decision-making.Also supporting the capability is Kenn Yee, senior program manager, who brings experience across technology policy, AI, data governance and cybersecurity. Based in Singapore, Yee works with organisations on regulatory environments and policy-related challenges.Together, Tang and Yee form part of Edelman’s expanded public and government affairs capability in Southeast Asia, focusing on integrating policy engagement with broader business strategy.