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Japan and China Navigate Diplomatic Strain Following Taiwan Contingency Remarks
The BGA Japan team, led by Managing Director Kiyoaki Aburaki, wrote an update to clients on rising tension between Japan and China following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan Strait contingency remarkskaichi. Context Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addressed a question in the lower house Budget Committee November 7 regarding Japan’s potential response to a Taiwan Strait contingency — a statement that has since strained relations with China. Responding to Katsuya Okada, a former foreign minister … Continue Reading
Kiyoaki Aburaki
Navigating India’s New Labor Codes: Implications and Opportunities for Businesses
The BGA India team, led by Managing Director Anuj Gupta, wrote an update to clients …
Anuj Gupta
India AI Impact Summit: Unlocking AI Opportunities
BGA Technology Senior Director William Heidlage and the BGA India team, led by Managing Director …
William Heidlage
Political and Economic Forecast | H1 2026
Below is an introductory letter from BGA President and CEO Ernie Bower on the company’s …
Ernest Z. Bower
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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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