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Adapting to Change: Evolving Trends in Consumer and Corporate Behavior
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Private consumption has been a key driver of growth in recent years, but rising economic uncertainty is affecting consumer confidence. Consumer surveys indicate that consumers are trying to save money but still treat themselves with occasional splurges. Global supply chains are facing increasing stress due to geopolitical events. The new U.S. tariffs and the lingering threat of more have created uncertainty, transforming the viability of existing supply chain models. Key … Continue Reading

Fragile Trade Truce, Strategic Moves to Attract Foreign Investment
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE HORIZON China Market Overview and Forecast Political Climate …

Vietnam Tariff Tracker | June 22, 2025
BGA Vietnam Managing Director Nguyen Viet Ha wrote an update to clients on the latest …

Resilience and Innovation: Singapore’s Path to Sustained Growth
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE HORIZON Singapore Market Overview and Forecast Political Climate …

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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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