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Current Affairs

/ New York

Navigating the Tech Investment Landscape: A Conversation with Alok Sama and Max Levchin

NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 — Asia Society hosts an expert panel discussion on tech and finance featuring Alok Sama, former president and CFO of Softbank Group International and author of the bestselling literary memoir The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble; and renowned fintech entrepreneur Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and founder-CEO of Affirm. Asia Society Trustee and former Citi Private Bank Global Head Ida Liu moderates the conversation. (1 hr., 18 min.)

Current Affairs

/ New York

Book Launch: “Aflame” by Pico Iyer

The renowned author speaks with William Green about his latest book and explores the transformative impact of silence in his life.

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Policy

/ New York

The EU’s Balancing Act: Navigating Trade Tensions with China and the U.S. in the Era of Trump 2.0

Wendy Cutler, Ilaria Mazzocco, Joerg Wuttke and Lizzi C. Lee weigh in on how the European Union is managing its complex ties with its top two trading partners, the United States and China.

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COP29: Bridging India’s Climate Action and SDGs

Policy

/ New York

COP29: Bridging India’s Climate Action and SDGs

Experts share insights on SDG-climate synergies, just transitions, and locally led adaptation financing in a COP29 side event co-hosted by ASPI.

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Book Talk: How Chinese Tech Got Caught Up in an American Political Storm

Current Affairs

/ New York

Book Talk: How Chinese Tech Got Caught Up in an American Political Storm

Eva Dou speaks with Dan Wang about her latest book which traces the Huawei’s rise from the 1940s, exploring its management practices, role in global telecom, and the government interests that drive its success and global distrust.

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Vilas Dhar on AI’s Transformative Potential

Policy

/ New York

Vilas Dhar on AI’s Transformative Potential

Vilas Dhar, global AI expert, speaks with Rorry Daniels, about the transformative potential of AI.

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The Japan-U.S. Alliance Conference: U.S.-Japan Relationship on the Brink of a New U.S. Administration

Policy

/ New York

[The Japan-U.S. Alliance] Taking Stock: Challenges for the Alliance in a Turbulent World

Sheila Smith, Shinichi Kitaoka, and Daniel Russel share insights into the the state of the bilateral relationship at this critical moment.

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The Japan-U.S. Alliance Conference: U.S.-Japan Initiatives and Their Future under New Leaders

Policy

/ New York

[The Japan-U.S. Alliance] U.S.-Japan Initiatives and Their Future under New Leaders

Matt Goodman, Mira Rapp-Hooper, Takako Hikotani, Masafumi Ishii, and Emma Chanlett-Avery unpack the various initiatives between Washington and Tokyo.

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The Japan-U.S. Alliance Conference: Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Mikio Mori

Policy

/ New York

[The Japan-U.S. Alliance] Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Mikio Mori

The Japanese consul-general in New York kicks off the ASPI program.

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Arts

/ India

2025 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India | Trailer

A glimpse of Asia Society India Centre's annual Asia Arts Game Changer Awards.

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Policy

/ New York

ASPI Notes for the Trump Administration

An expert panel explores and highlights practical policy recommendations for redefining and advancing U.S. interests in an increasingly complex global landscape, which has undergone significant changes since the start of the first Trump adm

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Julie Van, COO of 100 Thieves, Honored as AWE Champion

Business

/ Southern California

Julie Van, COO of 100 Thieves, Honored as AWE Champion

The Esports executive accepts her award and urges API women to dream big, speak up, and know their worth to break barriers for future generations.

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Wendy Ong, Global Co-President of TaP Music Honored as AWE Champion

Business

/ Southern California

Wendy Ong, Global Co-President of TaP Music, Honored as AWE Champion

The music maven receives her award and looks back on her career, emphasizing how overcoming challenges has shaped her path to her current leadership role.

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