On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature the audio from a panel focusing on the view from the Indo-Pacific on energy needs in the region and Canada's role from the CGAI Energy Security Forum Conference, "Canada's Next Chapter in the Indo-Pacific". // For the podcast's intro section, Joe and Kelly discuss the Budget's Climate Competitiveness Strategy, oil prices, and Exxon vs. Europe. // Guest Bio: - H.E. Dr. Shazelina Z. Abidin is the High Commissioner of Malaysia - Mr. Hideaki Ishii is Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Canada - Dr. Quynh Tran is Chief Trade Representative of Vietnam to Canada - Ms. Hejin Kim is Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Interview recording Date: October 28, 2025 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.