Business

IBM named the 2016 Overall Best Employer for Asian Pacific Americans

Asia Society Awards Best Companies for Asian Pacific Americans

Winners of the 2016 Best Asian Pacific American Employer Awards announced at annual Diversity Leadership Forum in New York.

Then candidate Geraldine Roman campaigns in Orani, Bataan province, north of Manila on April 30, 2016. (Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images)

Philippines Transgender Congresswoman to Address Diversity Leadership Forum

Congresswoman Geraldine Roman, who recently became the first transgender politician elected in the Philippines, will deliver keynote address at Asia Society Forum.

Hong Kong

Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built

Duncan Clark shed light on the origins and growth of the company, Alibaba, and its founder, Jack Ma.

Asia Society Announces Agenda for 2016 Diversity Leadership Forum, Finalists for Best APA Employer Awards

Two-day conference on best practices in global diversity and leadership will take place in New York, June 9-10.

Ajay Piramal is one of India's wealthiest and most successful businessmen. (Richter Frank-Jurgen/Flickr)

Ajay Piramal: Five Lessons in the Life of 'India's Warren Buffett'

Humility, faith, and a willingness to make mistakes has turned Piramal into one of India's most successful business people.

Stacks of colorful basics at Uniqlo. (Kiwi He/Flickr)

Japan Is Leading the Global Trend Toward Simplicity

These brands are making the most of the "less is more" mindset — but not everyone is on board.

[L-R] H.E. Harinder Sidhu and Gaurav Gupta

Australia's View of Asia

H.E. Harinder Sidhu, the recently appointed Australian High Commissioner to India explores Australia’s view of Asia.

Chief economist Shang-Jin Wei at Asia Society on April 8, 2016. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

New York

Video: ADB Chief Economist on How China's Slowdown Affects Asia

Shang-Jin Wei weighs in on what to look for as the Chinese growth slows.

Asian Development Bank Chief Economist Shang-Jin Wei speaks at Asia Society in New York on April 8, 2016. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

China's Slowdown 'No Reason to Panic'

The Asian Development Bank's chief economist says China's growth slowdown is to be expected, but there are a few things it should do to increase productivity.

Texas

Lulu C. Wang Joins "Women's Leadership Series"

Lulu C. Wang will share personal experiences and challenges of her climb to the top in corporate America.

Busy April for Business Events

Top-flight guests to discuss economies of China, India, and the broader Asian outlook.

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Interview: Dr. Dudley Poston on China's One-Child Policy

Ahead of his discussion on April 12, Dr. Dudley Poston talked with Asia Society to provide an insider's view on China's one-child policy and the future of China's demographics trends.