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BGA Senior Adviser Amb. Ajay Bisaria argues that the G7 has already evolved into a de facto D10, with India, Australia and Korea now central to the world’s leading democratic coalition. He explores why formally recognizing this shift could strengthen democratic cooperation and elevate India’s role in a rapidly changing multipolar order. (September 11, 2026)
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BGA Senior Adviser Amb. Scot Marciel argues that Myanmar’s military government is using renewed diplomacy to bolster its legitimacy, but lingering sanctions and skepticism from Western governments will continue to constrain its reintegration. (September 10, 2026)
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BGA India Managing Director Anuj Gupta writes in The Times of India on how Vietnam's recent reform push offers lessons for India's next phase of growth, highlighting the importance of competitiveness, regulatory trust and continuous reform. (September 2, 2026)
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BGA India Managing Director Anuj Gupta and Piyush Doshi argue that India captures too little of the value generated within its economy because ownership of high-value assets such as brands, patents and technology remains concentrated abroad. They call for greater private-sector investment in innovation and R&D to help Indian firms move up the value chain and retain more economic value domestically. (August 21, 2026)
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BGA Thailand convened government, industry and academic stakeholders alongside the Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand to advance discussions on modernizing the country's petroleum regulatory framework. The roundtable examined how updates to petroleum and tax laws can support domestic natural gas production, strengthen energy security and improve investment competitiveness, helping position Thailand to address long-term energy and economic challenges. (August 12, 2026)
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BGA Vietnam Managing Director Ha Nguyen participated in a Ministry of Industry and Trade working session in Hanoi on U.S.-Vietnam trade negotiations, representing AmCham Vietnam in discussions with government officials and foreign business associations. She expressed support for ongoing bilateral trade talks while emphasizing the importance of regulatory transparency, efficient customs procedures and streamlined administration to strengthen Vietnam's competitiveness and sustain long-term foreign investment. (August 7, 2026)
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BGA Malaysia Senior Analyst Ahmad Mohsein Azman assessed the nomination of career diplomat Brian Harris as U.S. ambassador to Malaysia, arguing that the appointment signals a return to more traditional diplomatic engagement between Washington and Kuala Lumpur. He highlighted Harris' likely ability to navigate Senate confirmation with less controversy than previous nominees and examined how his diplomatic experience could help manage bilateral tensions linked to recent developments in the Middle East. (July 22, 2026)
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