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East Germany and China: A conversation with Axel Berkofsky
The Rajawali Institute Foundation for Asia hosted a book talk with Axel Berkofsky, author of China-GDR Relations from 1949 to 1989: The (Bad) Company You Keep (Springer, 2022).
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Public-Private Partnerships in the Thailand Medical Tourism Industry
To take the next step and continue to grow the medical tourism industry, Thailand must expand the partnership between the government and private hospitals to include airports, airlines, and logistics companies, fully supporting the patient journey and providing end-to-end care.
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How does the Vietnam War continue to shape US-Vietnam relations?
The Vietnam War has left an indelible mark on global politics and international relations.
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Book Talk: Vietnam — Navigating a Rapidly Changing Economy, Society, and Political Order
Policy Brief
China’s Most Generous: Examining Trends in Contemporary Chinese Philanthropy (2020 Update)
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Vietnam: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Economy, Society, and Political Order
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From Private Equity to Public Interest: A Conversation with Tom Lembong on Financing Development
From co-founding the first Indonesia-focused private equity firm to becoming Indonesia’s Trade and Investment Minister, Tom Lembong has come a long way since he got his A.B. from Harvard University in 1994. Lembong shared his experiences from Wall Street and Indonesia’s private sector to serving in Indonesia’s public sector — what he calls “profitocracy” to bureaucracy. He discussed Indonesia’s growing importance in the global community and economy as well as shared his thoughts on how Indonesia’s democracy can best navigate the potential economic storms ahead. This conversation was moderated by Jay Rosengard, faculty chair of the HKS Indonesia Program.
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Dry Run for War: How Fukushima Changed Japan and Its Place in the World
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Breaking Barriers: AAPI Trailblazers in State Government
The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia invites you to watch a conversation with AAPI members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Rep. Tram T. Nguyen MC/MPA ’24 and Rep. Tackey Chan. Rep. Nguyen and Rep. Chan discussed the importance of AAPI representation in state government, policy issues that impact AAPI communities, and running for office. They detailed the unique challenges faced by AAPI communities, the importance of coalition building, and specific policy issues that they have supported/introduced that are important to AAPI communities in Massachusetts. Professor Desmond Ang, assistant professor of Public Policy and Ash Center affiliated faculty member, moderated.
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Discussion with the Prime Minister of Vietnam
The Ash Center’s Vietnam Program hosted a discussion with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Vietnam’s economic development strategy.