Initiatives

Across our work, Asia Society Australia focusses on four interconnected themes, which we believe will continue to shape Australia’s future in the region.

Complex Asia: Build a deeper understanding of geopolitical and economic trends in Asia.

Trade Smarter: Inform Australia’s trade and investment expansion and innovation in Asia.

Living with China: Inform the development of a more sustainable relationship with China.

Generation Asia: Empower the next generation of Asia-engaged leaders, especially by leveraging Australian-Asian expertise.

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Asian Australian Voices

A new initiative with the goal to inject fresh insights and perspectives into the national conversation and policymaking on Australia’s relations with Asia.
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Asia Agenda

a new digital initiative — Our Corporate Members contribute to the national conversation on Asia.
China Primer

A professional development program designed to cultivate China literacy. Supported by the National Foundation for Australia China Relations.
Generation Asia

Empowering the next generation of Asia-engaged leaders.
Asia Hub

Asia Society Australia, in partnership with RMIT University, present the Asia Hub in the heart of Melbourne’s academic and innovation precinct.

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Anticipating Albanese: Australia-China Ties in the Spotlight

As Prime Minister Albanese prepares to travel to China, Asia Society Australia has gathered perspectives from across the spectrum on Australia-China relations.
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China Executive Briefing

Quarterly briefs and events presenting analysis of China’s economic policies and their impact on Australia.
Generation Asia Research Reports

Mapping the challenges facing Asia-engaged young Australians in the pandemic era and exploring youth-focused solutions for a successful shared future in the region
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Disruptive Asia

A new project examining the impact of Asia's rise on Australian foreign policy, economy and society
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Southeast Asia and COVID-19

Asia Society Policy Institute and Asia Society Australia examine the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for Southeast Asia’s future.
Supply Chains in Southeast Asia

A four-part series by Asia Society Australia on supply chains, bringing together professionals from industry, government and academia to make the case for investing in people and an export capable workforce to meet future challenges.
Viet Nam Initiative

Business and trade opportunities for Australia and Viet Nam.
Australia-Japan: Stepping up a Special Strategic Relationship in Asia

A two-part project by Asia Society Australia and Asia Society Japan that seeks to highlight opportunities for increased Australia-Japan cooperation in Asia.
Australia and Korea: Middle Power Parallels

A three-part project by Asia Society Australia and Asia Society Korea seeking to provide new understanding to the unique position of Australia and Korea in regional geopolitics and how it intersects with their respective trade and economies
Asia Taskforce

Business Council of Australia and Asia Society Australia, together with Knowledge Partners PwC Australia and the University of Sydney, convenes a high-level taskforce to develop practical solutions for Asia-Australia business engagement.
CEO Roundtables

Bringing together senior business leaders with government, academia and civil society to advance bilateral trade and investment links between Australia and its key Asian partners.