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Australia’s New Budget Balances Inflation Reduction and Investment Promotion
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update on Australia’s new budget. Context The Albanese Labor government’s third budget has the short-term aim of putting downward pressure on inflation and the medium- to long-term goal of attracting investment by using the levers of government. At the political core of the budget are two high-stakes assumptions: first, that inflation will return to the Reserve Bank’s 2-3 percent target in 2024-25 and second, that … Continue Reading
Michael McNeill
Singapore’s Incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Announces New Cabinet Lineup
The BGA Singapore Team, led by Managing Director Nydia Ngiow, wrote an update on the …
Nydia Ngiow
Australia Open for Business on Gas Development
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update on …
Michael McNeill
India Kicks Off World’s Largest Democratic Exercise With 2024 General Election
The BGA India Team, led by Managing Director Ratan Shrivastava, wrote an update on the …
Ratan Shrivastava
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New Book on Australia’s Diplomatic Challenges
BGA’s Senior Advisor Ambassador Ian Kemish has published a new book on Australia’s key diplomatic challenges over the last two decades. The book, fully released in July and titled “The Consul: An Insider’s Account from Australia’s Diplomatic Frontline,” examines Kemish’s central role as a leader in Australia’s consular service in some of the defining episodes in that country’s diplomatic history.
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U.S. Trade Mission in Southeast Asia Continues in Vietnam with Focus on Clean Energy Transition
BGA Vietnam Managing Director Ha Nguyen wrote a piece reflecting on Vietnam-U.S. economic and business ties. The piece was released in line with the first-ever summit held between the United States and Southeast Asian leaders in Washington, D.C. in May. (June 10, 2022)
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Webinar on OTT Guideline: International Best Practices
BGA’s Bangladesh team organized a webinar on over-the-top (OTT) guidelines and international best practices. The webinar, which took place in late May, was done in collaboration with the Dhaka Tribune, and is available for viewing here. (May 31, 2022)
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