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Asia NEXT

Asia NEXT is a half-year program offered exclusively to employees of partners of Asia Society Switzerland. The program is aimed at rising talents interested in boosting their understanding of important trends and issues in Asia.
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Annual Review

Get a glimpse at how we structure our programs and where we have expanded our reach in 2021 – all in support of our mission to increase Asia Competence.
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Series Recap: No Time To Wait

Our series has come to an end, as has COP26. But the topic remains as crucial as ever.
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Subscribe to our podcast! Asia-focused discussions on geopolitics, social affairs and other developments brought to you in topical seasons.
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Videos and More

Browse past events and webcasts on our global YouTube channel, and profit from key takeaways on our most important events of this year.
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A Closer Look

Series by Asia Society Switzerland with the support of BDO and the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies of the University of Zurich, shedding light on different Asian countries through the eyes of leading local voices.
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Oxford Debates

With Oxford Debates we are addressing ‘big’ questions that have no one answer or solution but are inviting many conflicting views. Four renowned experts in the field form teams of two, one team arguing for the motion, the other against it.
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Art Over Lunch

Art Over Lunch is a monthly event series for members of Asia Society Switzerland where we either visit a museum or gallery together or have experts or artists join us digitally. Made possible by Bergos.
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Book Salon

Join our Book Salon and discuss Asian books – and more – in an informal setting.
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The Belt and Road Initiative

All of Asia Society Switzerland's content on China's Belt and Road: videos from the conference, our interview series, and reading recommendations.
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The Coming Tech Topography

Today, it’s clear that digital technology is one of the main areas in which the intensified competition between global powers is playing out. In a series of events, Asia Society Switzerland will explore different aspects of this topic.
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China's Social Credit System

Transparent citizens, police state, totalitarian rule: China's Social Credit System (SCS) is the talk of the town. We set out to find out what it is all about, in an interview series, in a fact sheet, and in an event: a live taping of a Sinica Podcast.

Events from Friends in Switzerland

Couldn't get enough of our events? Check out these Asia-related events.
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Press

Interviews and articles with our guest speakers, op-ed's from our board and directors and more

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Oxford Debate: Women in Japan and South Korea Need Quotas To Advance

01 Feb 2022
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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In this Oxford Debate we are debating what the causes for the big hurdles for women are and how they should be addressed best in the case of Japan and South Korea. With Pallavi Aiyar, Se-Woong Koo, Young-Im Lee, and Satona Suzuki
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Episode 6: A Closer Look at Pakistan

10 Feb 2022
12 - 1 p.m.
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The sixth episode brings us to Pakistan, the world’s 5th most populous country. Saad Haroon and Yusra Askari discuss press freedom, the cultural scene, and domestic politics.
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Episode 7: A Closer Look at the Philippines

24 Feb 2022
12 - 1 p.m.
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In the seventh episode, we are exploring the Philippines, an archipelago in the western Pacific comprising more than 7,000 islands. Manuel L. Quezon III and Mina Roces share their views on Filipino identity and the upcoming elections.
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Episode 8: A Closer Look at Kyrgyzstan

10 Mar 2022
12 - 1 p.m.
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The eighth episode brings us to Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous and land-locked country in Central Asia. Political scientist Emilbek Dzhuraev joins us for the discussion.
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Talk at the Library: The Yet to Be Conquered Arctic Ocean

16 Mar 2022
12 - 1 p.m.
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Which agreements govern the Arctic? What are China’s and Russia’s advances amid competing interests? Why are ongoing developments in the Arctic of interest for Switzerland? Join us for a timely conversation with Benno Zogg.
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Episode 9: A Closer Look at Singapore

24 Mar 2022
12 - 1 p.m.
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In the ninth episode, we will zoom in on Singapore, the city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, with international relations expert Yeo Lay Hwee.
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Episode 10: A Closer Look at Mongolia

07 Apr 2022
12 - 1 p.m.
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The tenth episode takes us to the world's most sparsely populated country, Mongolia. Policy advisor, human rights activist, and author Oyungerel Tsedevdamba will be joining us.