By Anita PerkinsThis year has brought with it seismic change, shifting geopolitical tectonic plates. For the first time in decades, world powers consider significant new alliances without the US setting the agenda. For example, with regard to trade negotiations, ... Continue Reading >>

Asia Forum has been grateful that, since its inception 20 years ago, former Governors-General including the Right Honourable Dame Silvia Cartwright have been supportive of the Forum, and the Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand and Lt General the Right Honourable Sir ... Continue Reading >>

By Kate Yesberg Asia Forum’s September event was presented by Fiona Natusch, Business Development Manager at Proximity Designs, a social enterprise in Myanmar that designs, produces, and delivers affordable products and services for small holder farmers.  Fiona ... Continue Reading >>

The AEC has attracted a lot of attention from local and international business communities because of its huge market of more than 600 million people, with a combined GDP of US$2.4 trillion in 2013.  If current growth trends continue, it could be the world’s fourth ... Continue Reading >>

By Jose Tavares, Ambassador of Indonesia to New Zealand, Samoa and TongaIt is deeply regrettable that certain individuals must face the death penalty in Indonesia as a result of drug trafficking crimes. We understand the impact and deeply sympathize with the ... Continue Reading >>