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Houston Self-Made Asian Entrepreneurs

Houston Entrepreneurs Share Their American Success Stories

Nearly 150 Houstonians enjoyed a program featuring local self-made Asian entrepreneurs Donna Cole, Farid Virani, and Frank Liu in conversation with Gordon Quan.
Jason DeParle in conversation with Ali Noorani

NYT Reporter Jason DeParle Discusses Global Migration, Shares Story of Filipino Family Over 30 Years

Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Jason DeParle shared the insights and stories he gained from following one Filipino family over 30 years from a shantytown in Manila to the Houston metro area.
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Brookings Institution's Suzanne Maloney Discusses Ongoing Iran Crisis

After a summer of escalation from Iran, Suzanne Maloney, in conversation with Gregory Gause, examined the current state of U.S.-Iran relations and what the future might hold.
Night Market 2019

Media Alert: November 2019 Events at Asia Society Texas Center

Our annual Night Market is back! Presented by American First National Bank, this free event draws inspiration from street markets found in East and Southeast Asia.
Huffington Award Dinner 2019

Asia Society Texas Center Honors Princess Zahra Aga Khan with Annual Huffington Award

Asia Society Texas Center presented its annual Roy M. Huffington Award to Princess Zahra Aga Khan who was honored for her outstanding commitment to advancing healthcare and education around the world.
Women's Leadership Series: Indra Nooyi

Asia Society Launches the 2019-2020 Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series with Former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi

Former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi received an enthusiastic welcome from a sold-out program as Asia Society Texas Center launched its fifth year of the Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series.
Avicenna to Modern Medicine: Muslim Doctors and Community Builders

Muslim American Doctors Share Personal Stories, Emphasize Giving Back to the Community

Asia Society Texas Center concluded the inaugural year of its Muslim Series with a distinguished and inspiring panel of Muslim doctors and community builders.
WLS Indra Nooyi

Media Alert: October 2019 Events at Asia Society Texas Center

Asia Society Texas Center (ASTC) launches the fifth season of its Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series with an October 3 program featuring former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi.
Connie Lin

Young Leaders Institute 2019 Alumna Helps Launch Summit for Global Sustainability

The insightful lessons and global perspectives I gained from the Young Leaders Institute inspired me to create experiences to expose other students to nuanced discussions regarding global sustainability issues.
JLF Houston 2019

JLF Houston Returns for Second Festival at Asia Society

Following the previous year's debut, JLF Houston returned to Asia Society Texas Center for two days of speakers, music, and thought-provoking panels.