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Korean Lawmakers Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Declaration
The BGA Korea Team, led by Managing Director B.J. Kim, wrote an update to clients on Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment. Context Korea’s 300-member National Assembly passed a motion to impeach President Yoon December 14, with 204 in favor, 85 against and 8 invalid votes. Yoon is now suspended from office. This comes less than two weeks after the president declared martial law, only to have the National Assembly reverse his decision within hours. The first round of voting held December … Continue Reading
B.J. Kim, PhD
Australia Forces Tech Platforms to Media Bargaining Table
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update to …
Michael McNeill
Cambodia’s Digital Economy: A Rising Hub for Global Technology Investment
BGA Cambodia Adviser Siriwat Chhem wrote an update to clients on Cambodia’s digital economy. Context …
Siriwat Chhem
Ghana’s Peaceful Election Reinforces Political Stability, Enabling Environment for Economic Recovery Efforts
The BGA Africa Team, led by Kenya Managing Director Dickson Omondi, wrote an update to …
Dickson Omondi
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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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