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2019 Diversity & Marketing Leadership Summit
May 15-16 · New York City
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What To Expect From a Nuclear North Korea
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Olympic Medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani Among
Honorees at Glamorous Los Angeles Gala
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Strength in Numbers: How a Collaborative Approach
Can Help Address China's Economic Model
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Asia Game Changers Receive Awards at
Inspiring San Francisco Celebration
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2019 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards in Hong Kong

Asia Society Museum

Pioneering Artists Feted at Asia Arts
Game Changer Awards in Hong Kong
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Current Affairs

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
on the United States' Iran 'Obsession'
WATCH

Global Talent Initiatives

2019 Diversity & Marketing Leadership Summit
May 15-16 · New York City
LEARN MORE

Asia Society Policy Institute

What To Expect From a Nuclear North Korea
ISSUE PAPER

Asia Society Southern California

Olympic Medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani Among
Honorees at Glamorous Los Angeles Gala
PHOTOS

Asia Society Policy Institute

Strength in Numbers: How a Collaborative Approach
Can Help Address China's Economic Model
ISSUE PAPER

Asia Society Northern California

Asia Game Changers Receive Awards at
Inspiring San Francisco Celebration
PHOTOS

Asia Society Museum

Pioneering Artists Feted at Asia Arts
Game Changer Awards in Hong Kong
PHOTOS

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5 Takeaways From Iran FM Mohammad Javad Zarif's Appearance at Asia Society

The U.S.-educated foreign minister participated in a wide-ranging conversation with Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran. Here's what you need to know.

4 Questions About the Indian Election

As the world's largest election moves forward, here’s everything you need to know about the vote and its potential impact.

Excerpt: 'The Revolutionary Barons of the Sea'

An excerpt from author Steven Ujifusa's book 'Barons of the Sea: And Their Race to Build the World's Fastest Clipper Ship.'

Asia Inside Out Podcast: Examining Modi's Foreign Policy

On the eve of India's election, Daniel Russel spoke to S. Jaishankar, India's former foreign secretary, about the Modi government's foreign policy.

Asia Abridged Podcast: Japan's Unheralded Opportunities

Economist Jesper Koll explains his counterintuitive take on Japan's prospects, which he insists are improving — particularly for its youth.

The Crisis of Thailand’s Junta Rule

With the deck stacked against it, the post-election government is almost certain to be weak and ineffective. Will that lead to another constitutional crisis?

Academy Award Winner Billy Bob Thornton Joins U.S.-China Entertainment Summit

He will partake in a conversation with this year’s honoree, acclaimed Chinese actor, writer, director and producer Xu Zheng.

New Report Assesses Corporate Governance in China’s State-owned Enterprises

The report outlines concrete steps forward to advance reform and identifies the obstacles that these efforts face.

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Asia Society Japan Center Names First Executive Director

Asia Society Japan Center Names First Executive Director
Experienced Executive Sawako Hidaka Tapped to Head Organization

ISSN Summer Institute Emphasizes the Importance of Connection, Collaboration, and Student Voice

The 2018 International Studies Schools Network brought nearly 80 educators from across the United States to Austin, Texas, for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun.

Asia Society Will Have a Home in Melbourne

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews announced that Asia Society will soon have a home in Melbourne.

Asia Society and the College Board Hold the 11th National Chinese Language Conference

At a time when communication between Chinese and Americans is more important than ever, more than 1,300 educators from across the globe received a warm Utah welcome at the 11th annual National Chinese Language Conference.

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Meet the Artist

/ Hong Kong

From Hong Kong to the Oscars: a discussion with Ruby Yang 從香港到奥斯卡：和楊紫燁對談

25 Apr 2019

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Meet Ruby Yang, Oscar-winning filmmaker and listen to her interesting stories making her documentaries. 了解楊紫燁導成為製片人的心路歷程，獲頒奧斯卡獎項的想法，以及製作紀錄片過程中的有趣故事事。大家萬物錯過！

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Asia Society x Kita Yoga: Vinyasa Flow with Nikita

25 Apr 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in a meditative light installation while doing a meditation and vinyasa yoga flow with Kita Yoga founder Nikita Ramchandani.

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Tour

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Space in Time

26 Apr 2019

12 - 1:15 p.m.

Asia Society Switzerland invites you to a guided art tour with Gabriela Blumer Kamp on contemporary miniature paintings from Pakistan at the Rietberg Museum, Zurich.

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Performance

/ New York

Zila Khan's Rumi Yatra

01 May 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Contemporary Malaysian artist Anne Samat talks about the role of gender and traditional art-making practices in her work.

Discussion

/ New York

Asian American Women Driving Innovation

02 May 2019

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Join Yale's Center for Innovative Thinking's Director, Andrew McLaughlin for a conversation with two influential, barrier-breaking Asian American women, Girls Who Code Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani and women’s advocate Nina Davuluri.

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Networking Event

/ Hong Kong

Globalization: A New Beginning with Education at its Core

03 May 2019

12:15 - 2 p.m.

Nicholas Dirks, Professor University of California, Berkley and Vice Chairman and Chancellor, will share his view how it is only with reform in our education system that globalization can emerge in a more equitable and sustainable form.

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Special Event

/ New York

First Friday: Crushing the Myth — An Asian American Speaker Series

03 May 2019

6 - 9:30 p.m.

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Asia Society's First Friday event teams up with Crushing the Myth: An Asian American Speaker Series for an evening of Asian American storytelling.

Discussion

/ Switzerland

Museums in the Making

03 May 2019

6 - 8 p.m.

Suhanya Raffel, Museum Director, M+, will give an insight into how to curate nomadically, how to build collections, and how to take part in one the most dynamic cultural landscapes, Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District.

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