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China Forecast: Navigating Growth, Tech Ambitions, Social Strains and Investment Opening
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Economic growth in 2025 has been resilient, but private investment is weak, households are cautious and the property market is soft. Officials still aim for full-year growth near 5 percent, requiring about 4.5 percent in the fourth quarter. The 2026 target will likely be around 5 percent. A fragile U.S.-China trade truce has been reached with a one-year pause on planned U.S. export-control expansions, China deferring rare earth curbs and both sides suspending port fees. China … Continue Reading
Eric Wang
India Forecast: Economic Resilience and Strategic Reforms Drive Investor Confidence
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE HORIZON India Market Overview and Forecast Political Climate …
Anuj Gupta
Tech in 2026: AI Investment, Regulatory Impacts and Supply Chain Resilience
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE HORIZON Sector Overview and Forecast Macrotrend Monitor Section …
William Heidlage
Australia Unveils Ambitious AI Plan To Drive Innovation and Investment
The BGA Australia team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, and Senior Director for …
Michael McNeill
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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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