Podcasts about ASEAN

Today's Headlines: The US Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, canceling most tariffs—only for the appeals court to reinstate them during the ongoing appeal. Meanwhile, ASEAN countries agreed to protect each other's economies against harmful US trade deals amid mounting tariff tensions. The State Department, led by Marco Rubio, announced plans to revoke visas of Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party and pause new student visa interviews to enhance vetting. In other news, Qatar hesitates to finalize the transfer of Trump's private jet due to costly maintenance and demands for clear legal disclaimers. Paramount offered $15 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over a CBS News interview, but Trump wants $25 million plus an apology, leveraging the studio's pending merger approval. Moderna lost millions in HHS funding for its bird flu vaccine development, and Elon Musk resigned from DOGE after 114 days, having achieved only a fraction of his deficit-cutting goals while stirring controversy on multiple fronts. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNBC: Trump tariffs reinstated by appeals court for now Fox Business: Federal court rejects Trump's 'unbounded authority' to impose worldwide tariffs Reuters: ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm fellow members MFA Malaysia: ASEAN-GCC-CHINA  27 MAY 2025 - Press Releases  WSJ: U.S. to Revoke Visas of Chinese Students WA Post: Trump's Air Force One deal with Qatar not final despite U.S. claims  WSJ: Paramount Has Offered $15 Million to Settle CBS Lawsuit. Trump Wants More. WA Post: HHS cancels funding for Moderna to develop vaccines to combat bird flu  NBC News: Elon Musk officially leaves the White House Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

書籍「グローバル・マーケティングの基本」の詳しい情報はこちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book/ 森辺一樹の新刊「ASEAN６における販売チャネル戦略」は、こちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book_asean6/ スパイダー・イニシアティブのホームページなら、番組内容がテキストでも読めます。詳しくはこちら https://spydergrp.com/spyderchannel/ Podcast『森辺一樹のグローバル・マーケティング　〜すべてはアジアで売るために〜』は、こちら https://spydergrp.com/podcasts/ 番組へのお問い合わせ、ご質問、ご感想はこちら https://spydergrp.com/inquiry/ 698.mp4

Asean leaders meet in Malaysia, debating what to do about US tariffs and Chinese incursions in the South China Sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and related summits have kicked off in the capital of Malaysia. Greater regional integration and resilience against trade and economic disruptions are high on the agenda.

The ASEAN-GCC-China Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability". As this year's ASEAN chair, Malaysia has highlighted its goal of forging and expanding economic partnerships beyond its borders as one of its main priorities. What drives the three parties to embrace each other? What's on the agenda of the summit, and how might this new platform bring fresh dynamics into Asia—and potentially the world?

書籍「グローバル・マーケティングの基本」の詳しい情報はこちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book/ 森辺一樹の新刊「ASEAN６における販売チャネル戦略」は、こちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book_asean6/ スパイダー・イニシアティブのホームページなら、番組内容がテキストでも読めます。詳しくはこちら https://spydergrp.com/spyderchannel/ Podcast『森辺一樹のグローバル・マーケティング　〜すべてはアジアで売るために〜』は、こちら https://spydergrp.com/podcasts/ 番組へのお問い合わせ、ご質問、ご感想はこちら https://spydergrp.com/inquiry/ 697.mp4

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Jakarta for a three-day official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. Following his visit, Premier Li will travel to Malaysia to attend the first-ever summit between China, ASEAN, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

書籍「グローバル・マーケティングの基本」の詳しい情報はこちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book/ 森辺一樹の新刊「ASEAN６における販売チャネル戦略」は、こちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book_asean6/ スパイダー・イニシアティブのホームページなら、番組内容がテキストでも読めます。詳しくはこちら https://spydergrp.com/spyderchannel/ Podcast『森辺一樹のグローバル・マーケティング　〜すべてはアジアで売るために〜』は、こちら https://spydergrp.com/podcasts/ 番組へのお問い合わせ、ご質問、ご感想はこちら https://spydergrp.com/inquiry/ 696.mp4

Economic and trade ministers from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have announced the completion of negotiations for an upgraded free trade deal.

書籍「グローバル・マーケティングの基本」の詳しい情報はこちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book/ 森辺一樹の新刊「ASEAN６における販売チャネル戦略」は、こちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book_asean6/ スパイダー・イニシアティブのホームページなら、番組内容がテキストでも読めます。詳しくはこちら https://spydergrp.com/spyderchannel/ Podcast『森辺一樹のグローバル・マーケティング　〜すべてはアジアで売るために〜』は、こちら https://spydergrp.com/podcasts/ 番組へのお問い合わせ、ご質問、ご感想はこちら https://spydergrp.com/inquiry/ 695.mp4

* Israel kills over 200 in Gaza, displaces 300,000 in two days * Arab League calls for peacekeepers in Palestinian territories * Trump schedules talks with Putin and Zelenskyy to end the conflict * ASEAN aims to revive its regional monetary fund: Malaysia * Türkiye announces new Black Sea gas reserve boosting energy supply

Episode #345: Does any and all engagement with the junta equate to some form of complicity? Moe Thuzar of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute challenges this notion by offering a nuanced perspective on ASEAN's role in the Myanmar crisis following the 2021 coup. She argues that ASEAN's diplomacy aims to exert influence and advocate for the Myanmar people's aspirations. ​​Moe Thuzar begins by explaining ​​that there are “multiple Myanmars” beyond Naypyidaw​: “in the peri-urban and central areas, the delta, the periphery. And now the resistances.” Providing further nuance, she notes how for many, “ethnic armed organizations represent the aspirations of different communities and people in Myanmar broadly for change." Taking all this into consideration, she emphasizes the need for an ​“inside-out” approach that prioritizes the needs of ​these ​diverse communities, while challenging the atrocities committed by the ​SAC​; a principle, she argues, that is increasingly reflected in ASEAN's Myanmar strategy.​ ​ Addressing ASEAN's “non-interference” principle, Moe Thuzar contends that “with Myanmar as an ASEAN Member since 1997, I would even go so far as to say that Myanmar has been the most interfered with under the ASEAN framework.” She suggests reframing this term as “non-indifference,” which better reflects ASEAN's concern for regional stability. She then goes into detail on ASEAN's evolving engagement through the different chairs since the coup (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and looking to Malaysia in 2025), ​and ​​also ​describ​es​​ the varying approaches and the challenges in implementing the Five-Point ​​Consensus. While initial engagement with the junta faced criticism for potential legitimization, Jakarta's chairmanship shifted towards broader stakeholder engagement. Yet Moe Thuzar understands the complexity of geopolitical concerns, and speaks of the need for a long-term, multi-year ASEAN strategy for continuity and effective coordination to ensure the end of violence. The question lingers: can this regional endeavor untangle the Myanmar crisis? Drawing on ASEAN's past diplomatic strategies, Moe Thuzar remains cautiously optimistic; yet only time will tell.

Những dự án đường sắt xuyên biên giới có thể giúp thúc đẩy hợp tác kinh tế, tăng cường năng lực logistics giữa các quốc gia thành viên. Tại Đông Nam Á, mới đây, Malaysia đang kêu gọi đẩy nhanh kết nối đường sắt giữa các quốc gia trong khu vực, tuy nhiên vẫn còn nhiều trở ngại cần vượt qua.

6 - ASEAN+3 launches new financial mechanism, moving away from dollar by Australian Citizens Party

書籍「グローバル・マーケティングの基本」の詳しい情報はこちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book/ 森辺一樹の新刊「ASEAN６における販売チャネル戦略」は、こちら、https://spydergrp.com/lp_book_asean6/ スパイダー・イニシアティブのホームページなら、番組内容がテキストでも読めます。詳しくはこちら https://spydergrp.com/spyderchannel/ Podcast『森辺一樹のグローバル・マーケティング　〜すべてはアジアで売るために〜』は、こちら https://spydergrp.com/podcasts/ 番組へのお問い合わせ、ご質問、ご感想はこちら https://spydergrp.com/inquiry/ 693.mp4

Ryan Walters reports from Hanoi where the 2024–25 Shopee Cup Final kicks off with a familiar matchup: Cong An Ha Noi vs. Buriram United - just like on matchday one, when CAHN edged a 2–1 win. With both sides having undergone several changes since then, and Thai superstar Suphanat Mueanta missing for Buriram, this is set to be a different encounter entirely. Hear directly from head coaches Mano Polking and Osmar Loss with their thoughts on squad rotation, what's at stake, and the debate of which side has the advantage in this two-legged Final. It's another Vietnam vs Thailand showdown for regional glory with the first-ever Shopee Cup title on the line! Catch the post-match breakdown on The Asian Game socials. Follow Ryan on X: https://x.com/MrRyanWalters  Follow Shopee Cup on X: https://x.com/aseanutdfc  Be sure to follow The Asian Game on all our social media channels: X: https://x.com/TheAsianGame  IG: https://instagram.com/theasiangame Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheAsianGamePodcast 

George Yeo, Visiting Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Former Singapore Foreign Minister, joins Che Ning Liu, Vice Chair, Corporate & Institutional Banking, HSBC. They discuss ASEAN's role in the global economy as geopolitical competition intensifies.Watch or listen to their discussion covering strategic developments for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including its relationships with the US and China and the role it plays in a multi-polar world.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 25 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC. Subscribe to HSBC Business Edition- MENAT on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, or Anghami for the latest business news and insights.Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/hsbc-business-editions-menat/id1530716865Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3d9NPmyU64oqNGWvT0VvARYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBOGWG1Zpoxznztf0ucbZ5HZpP1cAqQQE Anghami - https://play.anghami.com/artist/7640230 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI and Sustainability are hotly debated topics in travel. But how might new policies and regulations in these areas impact future interactions between travellers, suppliers, booking platforms and governments? This week, Gary and Hannah discuss the current landscape for OTAs, sustainability and AI policy development with Yang Li, Head of Public Affairs, Asia Pacific, at Booking.com. Which ASEAN and APAC countries are developing structured legal frameworks around sustainability? And how prepared are businesses region-wide for the EU Greenwashing Claims Directive, which is due to enter into force in 2026? Yang selects some key findings from Booking.com's 9th global Sustainability Report, and their applicability to ASEAN markets. We also touch on sustainable tourism target setting, certifications and investment, and the current state of the Intention vs Action gap. Plus, what are 'closed loop' AI trip-planning tools, and how are travellers using them? How will the interface between OTAs and AI agents shape up? And will Asian governments continue their light touch approach to AI regulation, or are new legal frameworks on the horizon?   

Ngày 07/05/2025, Việt Nam và Mỹ chính thức tiến hành phiên đàm phán đầu tiên về mức thuế 46% do tổng thống Trump áp đặt. Vừa đàm phán với thị trường lớn nhất, Hà Nội vừa khẩn trương tìm cách thúc đẩy xuất khẩu sang 17 thị trường đã ký các hiệp định thương mại tự do, mở rộng thêm đối tác, trong đó có Brazil. Cả hai nước muốn giảm phụ thuộc quá nhiều vào một đối tác : Đối với Brazil là Trung Quốc và với Việt Nam là Mỹ, đồng thời hỗ trợ thâm nhập thị trường khu vực của nhau ASEAN và Mercosur.Mở rộng thị trường với BrazilViệt Nam và Brazil ký Kế hoạch hành động triển khai quan hệ Đối tác chiến lược giai đoạn 2025-2030 sau khi nâng cấp vào tháng 11/2024. Trong chuyến công du Hà Nội ngày 28/03/2025, tổng thống Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva khẳng định “kế hoạch này sẽ giúp chúng tôi tiến triển trong nhiều lĩnh vực”. Cả hai nước còn nhiều tiềm năng, biên độ phát triển để thúc đẩy hợp tác trong nhiều lĩnh vực, theo giải thích của nhà báo Elcio Ramalho, trưởng ban Brazil của đài RFI :“Điều đáng chú ý là với Kế hoạch hành động triển khai quan hệ Đối tác chiến lược giai đoạn 2025-2030, mối quan hệ đối tác rất rộng rãi, bao gồm kinh tế, quốc phòng, nông nghiệp và an ninh lương thực, cũng như các vấn đề liên quan đến môi trường và cuộc chiến chống biến đổi khí hậu. Ông Lula công bố quyết định của Brazil công nhận Quy chế kinh tế thị trường của Việt Nam để tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho dòng đầu tư và phát triển thương mại.Về thương mại, tổng thống Lula cũng đề cập đến việc mở cửa thị trường Việt Nam về thịt và khả năng Việt Nam trở thành trung tâm khu vực về chế biến thịt của Brazil, qua đó tạo điều kiện tiếp cận thị trường châu Á. Brazil có thể xuất khẩu các sản phẩm có giá trị gia tăng cao hơn sang Việt Nam, bao gồm máy bay Embraer - loại máy bay tầm trung. Tham vọng rất là lớn : năm 2024, kim ngạch thương mại giữa hai nước đạt 7,7 tỷ đô la. Mục tiêu chung là đạt 15 tỷ đô la vào năm 2030”.Theo trang web chính phủ Brazil, Việt Nam là nguồn nhập khẩu lớn nhất trong ASEAN và là nhà cung cấp lớn thứ 14 thế giới của Brazil. Brazil xuất khẩu sang Việt Nam nhiều hơn sang Bồ Đào Nha, Anh Quốc, Pháp hoặc Paraguay. Việt Nam là khách hàng lớn thứ 5 cho xuất khẩu nông sản của Brazil, ví dụ Brazil cung cấp đến 70% lượng đậu nành nhập khẩu của Việt Nam, khoảng 37% lượng thịt lợn và là nhà cung cấp lớn thứ hai cho Việt Nam về gia cầm và bông.Tầm quan trọng của Việt Nam, cũng như sự quan tâm của chính phủ Brazil được thông tín viên RFI - ban Brazil Vivian Osvald tại Rio de Janeiro giải thích :“Việt Nam là một quốc gia châu Á quan trọng. Đây không chỉ là một quốc gia mới nổi mà còn là thành viên của ASEAN, Hiệp hội các quốc gia Đông Nam Á, mà Brazil cũng muốn xích lại gần hơn. Có khả năng ông Lula sẽ được mời tham dự hội nghị thượng đỉnh ASEAN năm nay.Kim ngạch thương mại song phương với Việt Nam đạt khoảng 8 tỷ đô la mỗi năm. Con số này trông có vẻ không đáng kể, nhưng lại lớn hơn trao đổi thương mại với một số nước châu Âu. Ông Lula là tổng thống Brazil đầu tiên đến thăm Việt Nam vào năm 2007.Mục đích của chuyến công du là tăng cường mối quan hệ. Việt Nam nhập khẩu nhiều mặt hàng từ Brazil như đậu nành, ngô và bông và xuất khẩu sang Brazil đồ điện tử, lốp xe, quần áo và giày dép”.Đọc thêmCúp bóng đá Đông Nam Á: Cầu thủ gốc Brazil trở thành niềm hy vọng của tuyển Việt NamVề phía Việt Nam, theo báo chính phủ, tính lũy kế đến tháng 10/2024, Brazil có 7 dự án đầu tư vào Việt Nam với tổng vốn đăng ký 3,85 triệu đô la, chủ yếu trong lĩnh vực công nghiệp chế tạo, bán buôn và bán lẻ, hoạt động chuyên môn khoa học công nghệ. Trong khuôn khổ chuyến công du của tổng thống Lula, hãng đóng gói thịt JBS của Brazil đã ký biên bản ghi nhớ về một thỏa thuận đầu tư trị giá 100 triệu đô la xây dựng hai nhà máy đóng gói thịt ở Việt Nam, chủ yếu là đóng gói thịt thô nhập từ Brazil phân phối cho thị trường Việt Nam và khu vực.Ngoài bóng đá, cà phê cũng là một lĩnh vực khác được chính phủ Brazil nhấn mạnh để tăng cường quan hệ giữa hai nước, cũng là hai nhà sản xuất cà phê lớn nhất thế giới, nghiên cứu giống cây trồng có khả năng chống chịu tốt hơn với tác động của biến đổi khí hậu. Tổng thống Lula khẳng định : “Việt Nam có thể hưởng lợi từ Quỹ Rừng nhiệt đới vĩnh cửu (Fundo Florestas Tropicais para Sempre) do Brazil đề xuất và được đánh giá cao về những nỗ lực bảo vệ môi trường”.Cổ vũ cho “không liên kết” và hợp tác “đa phương”Trang Foreign Policy ngày 28/03 nhận định vòng công du hai nước châu Á Nhật Bản và Việt Nam của tổng thống Lula cho thấy rõ hoạt động đối ngoại đa phương, không liên kết của Brazil, trái ngược với chính sách bảo hộ của tổng thống Donald Trump của Hoa Kỳ, đối tác thương mại lớn thứ hai của Brasilia. Brazil không bị áp mức thuế đối ứng cao như Việt Nam nhưng cũng chịu mức thuế chung đối với nhôm, thép nhập khẩu vào Mỹ. Elcio Ramalho, trưởng ban Brazil của RFI, nhận định :“Cách tiếp cận đa dạng hóa thị trường này đến đúng lúc Mỹ áp dụng mức thuế mới là 25% đối với thép và nhôm và 10% đối với tất cả các sản phẩm khác. Brazil, là nhà cung cấp lớn thứ hai cho Hoa Kỳ, đang tìm cách giảm sự phụ thuộc vào thị trường Mỹ song song với việc tiếp tục đàm phán với Washington để tìm giải pháp cho các mức thuế bị áp đặt. Ví dụ, tại Tokyo, tổng thống Lula tuyên bố ông sẽ đi đầu để giúp thúc đẩy hiệp định thương mại tự do giữa Nhật Bản và khối Mercosur, khối bao gồm Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay và Uruguay”.Đọc thêmBrazil trở thành quốc gia BRICS thứ hai không tham gia dự án BRI của Trung QuốcNgoài ra, giống như Việt Nam, Brazil cũng bị phụ thuộc quá nhiều vào đối tác Trung Quốc trong những năm gần đây và có thể đẩy Brazil vào thế nguy hiểm, dễ bị tác động hơn trong bối cảnh chiến tranh thương mại Mỹ-Trung. Do đó, Brazil tự vệ bằng cách phát triển quan hệ với nhiều nước châu Á khác, theo giải thích của nhà báo Elcio Ramalho :“Chuyến đi này rất quan trọng vì Brazil đang tìm kiếm đối tác thay thế để đối phó với chủ nghĩa bảo hộ của Mỹ. Đáng chú ý là tổng thống Lula đi cùng với một phái đoàn lớn các chính trị gia, chủ tịch Hạ viện và Thượng viện, cũng như các doanh nhân và giám đốc công ty.Việc lựa chọn Nhật Bản và Việt Nam được giải thích bởi tiềm năng thương mại của hai nước và cũng chứng minh tầm quan trọng mà Brazil dành cho khu vực châu Á và để tránh sự phụ thuộc quá nhiều vào Trung Quốc, đối tác thương mại lớn nhất của Brazil. Đối với Nhật Bản, việc mở cửa thị trường thịt bò Brazil đang bị thách thức”.Tiếp cận thị trường khu vực của nhau thông qua đối tácTại Hà Nội, tổng thống Brazil khẳng định mong muốn làm cầu nối đưa Việt Nam đến khối Mercosur và Nam Mỹ và cũng coi Việt Nam là cầu nối giữa Brazil và thị trường ASEAN với hơn 600 triệu dân. Theo ông Lula, Mỹ latinh và ASEAN là hai khu vực năng động, góp phần hình thành trật tự thế giới đa cực. GDP của thị trường chung Nam Mỹ Mercosur và ASEAN lần lượt đạt khoảng 2.800 tỷ đô la và 3.800 tỷ đô la, cho thấy tầm quan trọng của hai khu vực trên trường quốc tế.Thủ tướng Việt Nam Phạm Minh Chính cũng đề nghị chính phủ Brazil ủng hộ, thúc đẩy sớm khởi động đàm phán FTA giữa Việt Nam và Mercosur. Khối Thị trường Chung Nam Mỹ - Mercosur (thành lập ngày 26/03/1991) hiện có 4 nước thành viên thường trực Achentina, Brazil, Paraguay và Uruguay sau khi Venezuela bị đình chỉ tư cách thành viên năm 2017. Các nước Colombia, Chilê, Pêru, Bolivia và Ecuador, Guyana và Suriname có tư cách thành viên liên kết.Liệu Hà Nội có thể dựa vào Brazil để chinh phục các thị trường xuất khẩu mới ? Elcio Ramalho, trưởng ban Brazil của đài RFI, nhận định : “Là nước giữ chủ tịch Mercosur từ tháng 07/2025, Brazil sẽ nỗ lực hướng tới một thỏa thuận cân bằng với Việt Nam. Hơn nữa, Brazil đã mời Việt Nam tham dự hội nghị thượng đỉnh BRICS vào tháng 7 tại Rio de Janeiro và COP30 tại Belém, cho thấy mong muốn đưa Việt Nam vào các diễn đàn đa phương này nhiều hơn nữa và điều này có thể mở ra những cơ hội xuất khẩu mới cho Hà Nội”.Đọc thêmTại sao Việt Nam không phản hồi lời mời trở thành "quốc gia đối tác" của BRICS ?Bài học từ mức thuế 46% do tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump đơn phương áp đặt buộc Việt Nam cơ cấu lại sản xuất, thúc đẩy tiêu dùng… và tránh “không bị phụ thuộc vào bất cứ đối tác nào” bằng cách thúc đẩy mở rộng, đa dạng hóa thị trường xuất khẩu thông qua các hiệp định thương mại tự do (FTA), được thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính nhấn mạnh là “cánh cửa quan trọng kết nối Việt Nam với thế giới”.Việt Nam hiện có 17 FTA, trong đó có nhiều hiệp định với các khu vực như với Liên minh Kinh tế Á-Âu (EAEU), Hiệp định Đối tác Toàn diện và Tiến bộ xuyên Thái Bình Dương (CPTPP), Liên Hiệp Châu Âu (EVFTA), Hiệp định Đối tác Kinh tế Toàn diện Khu vực (RECEP)… và đang đàm phán hai FTA mới : EFTA (gồm Thụy Sĩ, Na Uy, Iceland, Liechtenstein) và ASEAN-Canada. Theo thủ tướng Việt Nam, các FTA đã mang lại hiệu quả, năm 2024, tổng kim ngạch xuất nhập khẩu đạt gần 800 tỷ đô la.Song song với những hiệp định thương mại, Việt Nam không ngừng thắt chặt hợp tác thương mại với các nước đối tác để giữ vững mục tiêu tăng trưởng 8% trong năm 2025. Điều này được thể hiện qua số chuyến công du nước ngoài của các nhà lãnh đạo Việt Nam cũng như những chuyến thăm cấp Nhà nước đến Việt Nam như Nga, Bỉ, Hà Lan, Tây Ban Nha, Trung Quốc, Nhật Bản… Tổng thống Pháp Emmanuel Macron dự kiến đến thăm Việt Nam vào cuối tháng 05.

Yasiru Ranaraja discusses whether Pax Americana is really on the decline or not, how Belt & Road connectivity is advancing, BRICS, ASEAN, the geostrategic importance of Sri Lanka, the rising importance of India, flashpoints, and more! Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Yasiru Ranaraja: Growing Belt & Road Connectivity, Sri Lanka, & Flashpoints #552 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape Technocracy course (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites BRISL https://brisl.org X https://x.com/YRanaraja About Yasiru Ranaraja Yasiru Ranaraja is a researcher on maritime affairs and BRI development. He graduated from Dalian Maritime University, and in 2016 was awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship to complete his LLM at Ocean University of China. He is a Consulting Specialist at China International Economic Consultants Co., Ltd (CIECC) and a Founding Director at Belt & Road Initiative Sri Lanka (BRISL). *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

How is Japan bolstering its defenses in the Supply Chain War? Can the Japanese afford SDGs? Do you want your body injected with nano-tech interfacing with the cloud?SHOW NOTESJapan Wut 211 SongSUPPLY CHAIN WARJapan's KDDI and NEC to partner on supply chain, infrastructure cybersecurityJapan back-end chip companies form alliance to upgrade supply chainJapan to add undersea cables and satellites to critical supplies listJapan to ship CO2 emissions to Malaysia for storage undergroundThe Other Nuclear RaceToyota hydrogen boss warns that China will outpace rest of the world on H2 vehicle supply chainsChina urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulenceChina auto parts makers triple in Thailand on EV battery rushManila, Beijing swap accusations over South China Sea incidentChinese coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction' of Sandy Cay in South China SeaApple's trying to build more iPhones in India, but China isn't cooperating: reportNorth Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interviewSOCIETY 5.0　Ray Kurzweil says we'll merge with AI non-invasively by the 2030s, using nanoscale sensors in the bloodstream that connect to the neocortexOpenAI offers to help countries build AI systemsA session on creating the future through AI, entrepreneurship and globalization with GoogleSakana AI Wins Award at US-Japan Competition for Defense Innovation

Donald Trump's tariff threats, trade war, and other aggressive policies are uniting the world against the United States. Meanwhile, China is deepening its cooperation with Europe, Southeast Asia, Russia, and even South Korea and Japan. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4soTzm9uMQ Trump's tariffs turbocharge de-dollarization: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/05/05/trump-tariffs-dedollarization-sell-us-dollar/ Topics 0:00 Trump's contradictory policies 0:15 (CLIP) Trump vows to be "peacemaker" 0:45 (CLIP) Trump promises imperial expansion 1:23 Massive US war budget 1:44 (CLIP) Trump's $1 trillion military budget 2:04 Ukraine peace talks failed 2:18 Trump bombs Yemen, threatens Iran 2:36 Trump backs Israel's crimes 3:13 Neocon hawk Marco Rubio 4:09 Crusader Pete Hegseth 4:53 Trade war 5:31 China talks 6:20 Dedollarization 7:00 Trump isolates USA 7:29 (CLIP) Trump: USA will be "strongest" 7:50 Blowback 8:25 Poll: Trump is very unpopular 10:01 Fox News poll: Trump is unpopular 10:56 Global anger at US aggression 11:58 US "encirclement" plan for China 13:49 China, Japan, S Korea, ASEAN cooperate 14:53 China, Japan South Korea coordinate 16:15 Japan pushes back against Trump 17:40 China & Vietnam deepen relations 18:28 ASEAN prefers China 19:38 ASEAN's trade with China 20:04 China diversifies its trade 21:50 China-Russia partnership 22:21 (CLIP) Trump: Divide Russia & China 22:37 Xi Jinping's trip to Russia 23:53 China & Russia commemorate WWII 25:13 Europe & China improve relations 27:11 Trump unites the rest of the world 27:43 Poll: China more popular than USA 29:48 US imperial decline 30:09 China: world's no 1 trading partner 30:28 China: world's no 1 economy 30:51 China: world's no 1 manufacturer 31:36 USA: world's no 1 oil producer 32:24 Canada's election 34:12 Australia's election 35:25 The Trump effect 36:14 Outro

Today's Headlines: President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss trade, where Carney affirmed Canada's status as the U.S.'s largest trading partner despite Trump's contrary claims. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that the U.S. has yet to start formal trade talks with China, even as Trump downplayed the impact of not trading. In Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN formed a financial stability agreement, while India launched missile strikes in Kashmir following a massacre of Hindu tourists, escalating tensions with Pakistan. Domestically, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash over his use of Signal for sensitive communications amid reports of a government archiving tool hack. Hegseth also announced cuts to senior military ranks, reducing four-star officers by 20%. In a surprising move, the Trump administration sought to dismiss a lawsuit limiting access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to temporarily allow Trump's transgender military ban, affecting over 4,000 service members. Meanwhile, the Vatican conclave began, as 133 cardinals gathered to elect a new Pope, needing a two-thirds majority to win. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Trump's Oval Office meeting with Carney didn't reach Zelensky-level tension. But it wasn't all neighborliness Fox: US has yet to launch trade negotiations with China, Treasury secretary says Reuters: Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net  The Guardian: Kashmir crisis live: India missile attack kills eight; Pakistan official says two Indian fighter jets shot down WSJ: Hegseth Used Multiple Signal Chats for Official Pentagon Business Axios: Signal archiving tool Trump officials used suspends services after hack claims  NY Times: Trump Administration Asks Court to Dismiss Abortion Pill Case NBC News: Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military ban Reuters: Cardinals enter seclusion ahead of secret conclave to elect new pope  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South East Asia comprises 10 diverse nations and nearly 700 million people spread across a vast landmass. Consequently, the numbers are often large, impactful and scaleable - and travel and tourism are no exceptions. This week, Gary and Hannah select the Top 8 statistical talking points from across the region. These cover inbound and outbound travel, ASEAN vs APAC airline seat capacity, the Hajj pilgrimage from Indonesia, human capital development in Vietnam – and electrified living everywhere. Plus, can Love Win All in Thailand? Which capital city is spending almost USD200 million on urban heritage revitalisation? And which country is surging far ahead of the pack for year-on year tourism arrivals growth? Plus, much more...

VOV1 - Tại Hội nghị Bộ trưởng tài chính và Thống đốc ngân hàng trung ương các nước ASEAN và Nhật Bản, Trung Quốc, Hàn Quốc (ASEAN+3) vừa diễn ra tại Italy, Nhật Bản một lần nữa nhấn mạnh quan điểm về chính sách thuế quan của Mỹ.

①China's lemon hub expands ASEAN markets with fast-track exports②China aims for EVs to dominate new vehicle sales by 2035③China unveils 2025 plan to boost digital literacy, skills④China revives ancient literary treasures through tradition, technology⑤Shanghai's coolest hobby gets everyone's hands dirty and bonds them with nature

アジア開発銀行の年次総会に合わせて開かれた日本、中国、韓国と東南アジア諸国連合の財務相・中央銀行総裁会議、４日、イタリア・ミラノ【ミラノ時事】日本、中国、韓国と東南アジア諸国連合は４日、イタリア・ミラノで財務相・中央銀行総裁会議を開き、「自由で開かれた多国間貿易体制へのコミットメントを再確認する」との共同声明を採択した。 Finance ministers and central bank leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Japan, China and South Korea, or ASEAN+3, met in Milan on Sunday and reaffirmed their commitment to free and open trade amid uncertainties stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Capítulo 84 que comienza con Diego hablándonos del auge y caída del imperio otomano. Seguirá Emilio desglosando los países del sudeste asiático, ese gran desconocido, agrupados bajo la ASEAN. A continuación Paco nos hablará de santos, santas y sus patronazgos, y finalizará José Miguel con una sección que lleva preparándose desde septiembre.Esperamos tus comentarios en Twitter @romanoslocos en Mastodon @romanoslocos@emilcar.social y en Discord emilcar.fm/discord.

“ชีวิตพลิกผันในเวลาไม่กี่นาที” คงเป็นประโยคที่นิยามสถานการณ์ของชาวเมียนมาหลายคนได้อย่างดีในตอนนี้ หลังจากที่พวกเขาเพิ่งเผชิญเหตุแผ่นดินไหวใหญ่เมื่อวันที่ 28 มีนาคมที่ผ่านมา จนพบกับความสูญเสียมากมาย . ความเสียหายหนักหนาสาหัสขนาดไหน และขวัญกำลังใจของชาวเมียนมาผู้ประสบภัยเป็นอย่างไร ASEAN บ่มีไกด์ ชวน แนทตี้ – อรรวี แตงมีแสง และ ออมสิน – ณภัทร กองจันทร์ จากแฟนเพจ Natty Loves Myanmar ที่ได้เดินทางไปสำรวจเมืองมัณฑะเลย์ สะกาย และอังวะ หลังเกิดเหตุแผ่นดินไหว มาเล่าเรื่องราวจากพื้นที่ให้ฟัง .

This episode of the China Global podcast discusses evolving disputes between China and South Korea, specifically regarding their unresolved maritime boundary in the Yellow Sea. There is a long history of fishing disputes between the two countries in the Provisional Measures Zone (or PMZ) of the Yellow Sea, which is where their exclusive economic zones overlap. Although China and South Korea have engaged in negotiations over the years, they have yet to come to an agreement on their boundaries in the Yellow Sea.Taking advantage of the persisting disagreement on delimitation of maritime borders, China has employed gray zone tactics in the Yellow Sea to expand its territorial presence in the region. In the most recent dispute, China installed a new steel structure in the PMZ, causing a maritime standoff between Chinese and Korean coast guards.To discuss recent developments in the Yellow Sea and China's broader gray zone tactics in the maritime realm, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Ray Powell, the Director of SeaLight, a maritime transparency project at Stanford University's Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. Ray is also the co-host of the Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific podcast, and a 35-year veteran of the US Air Force. Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:43] Strategic Significance of the Yellow Sea[03:12] Expanding Chinese Control in the Region[04:08] Chinese Maritime Installations [05:20] Are these installations found in other regions?[06:00] Gray Zone Tactics in the South China Sea [08:20] Maritime Militia Activity in the Yellow Sea[09:02] 2001 Korea-China Fisheries Agreement[10:34] Testing the Waters with South Korea[12:09] Navigating South Korean Policy Dilemmas[13:48] Rehabilitating China's Imagine in Korea[15:14] Environmental Issues in Disputed Waters[17:18] Countering Chinese Activities in the Yellow Sea[19:40] SeaLight Tracking and Deciphering Chinese Actions

「アメリカ関税「ASEAN諸国と連携を」　武藤経産相 マレーシア・タイ訪問」　マレーシアとタイを訪問した武藤経産相は、トランプ政権の関税措置について、ASEAN（東南アジア諸国連合）とも連携を取りながら対応する考えを強調しました。武藤経産相：（ASEANと）今後ともアメリカの関税措置、これは日本としても共有していきながら対策を打たなければいけないと思っています。訪問先のタイで会見を行った武藤経産相は、「アメリカによる関税措置などにより、日本とASEAN諸国との連携が一層重要になる」との認識を示した上で、「ASEAN諸国と連携を取りながら、ルールに基づく多角的な貿易体制を守っていきたい」と述べました。また、ASEAN諸国に進出している日本企業関係者と意見交換を行い、関税措置について懸念の声が多く上がったことを明らかにしました。

Ernest Plange Kwofie drops by the studio to discuss ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Kwofie talks about the interpersonal politics of the organization and how it differs from similar Western organizations like the European Union. He looks at the organization's effectiveness in responding to threats as well as its ability to implement and enforce policies within its member nations. Ernest Plange Kwofie is a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science specializing in comparative politics and international relations at Northern Illinois University.

George Yeo, Visiting Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Former Singapore Foreign Minister, joins Che Ning Liu, Vice Chair, Corporate & Institutional Banking, HSBC. They discuss ASEAN's role in the global economy as geopolitical competition intensifies.Watch or listen to their discussion covering strategic developments for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including its relationships with the US and China and the role it plays in a multi-polar world.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 25 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

「【中継】「中国との接近にくさび打ちたい考え」石破首相がベトナム首相と会談　トランプ関税や安全保障で協力強化へ」　ベトナムを訪問中の石破首相は、日本時間28日午前からチン首相との首脳会談に臨んでいます。同行しているフジテレビ政治部・若田部遥記者が中継でお伝えします。アメリカの関税措置を受けて中国がASEANとの共闘を狙う中、石破首相はベトナムと経済・安保の両分野で協力を強化し、中国との接近にくさびを打ちたい考えです。石破首相はチン首相との会談で、ベトナムがトランプ政権から46％の高い税率を突きつけられている関税への対応についても意見交換を行う見通しです。その際に念頭におくのが、習近平国家主席が4月にベトナムを訪問し、共同でアメリカの関税に対抗するよう呼びかけた中国の存在です。石破首相は中国の動きに強い懸念を示していて、会談ではアメリカへの対抗姿勢を抑えつつ、多角的な自由貿易体制を強化する重要性を確認する見通しです。またベトナムが中国と海洋問題で対立していることを踏まえ、防衛装備品の供与など安全保障での協力強化も確認する方針で、このあと記者発表を行います。

「石破首相「日本がカバーしないと中国が…」日ベトナム首脳会談　自由貿易体制を強化する方針確認」　ベトナムを訪問中の石破首相はチン首相と首脳会談を行いました。会談の成果について、同行しているフジテレビ政治部・若田部遥記者が中継でお伝えします。トランプ関税の影響が東南アジアでも懸念される中、石破首相は「ベトナムの声に耳を傾けることは今回の重要な目的だ」と寄り添う姿勢を強調しました。石破首相：多角的自由貿易体制への影響についても、幅広い議論を行いました。ベトナムのお声にも誠実に着実に耳を傾けてまいります旨、チン首相にお伝えした。会談ではアメリカによる関税措置についても意見交換し、多角的自由貿易体制を維持・強化していく方針で一致しました。また、中国への対応を念頭に法の支配の重要性を確認し、外務・防衛次官級の会合「2＋2」を創設するなど、安保・経済両面での協力を確認しました。――ベトナムには4月、中国の習近平国家主席も訪れましたが、それと比べて今回の石破首相の対応に違いは見えましたか？まさに石破首相も中国を意識していて、東南アジアにアメリカの手が回っていない中、「日本がカバーしていかないと中国が入ってきてしまう」と周辺に懸念を漏らしていました。そこで、中国がベトナムに共同してのアメリカへの対抗を呼びかけたのに対し、日本は対抗姿勢は抑えながら誠実に耳を傾けることに徹したようです。その中で自由貿易体制を強化する方針を確認できたのは、日本とASEANで協力して関税に対応する第一歩になったと言えそうです。

April began with the announcement of US "reciprocal tariffs", which ranged from 10% to 49% on exports from South East Asian nations. This has created toxic uncertainty across all industries in the region, notably business travel. But before the tariff turmoil, Q1 had delivered mixed results for travel and tourism, with the Eid al-Fitr holiday numbers particularly weak in Malaysia and Indonesia. Was this the result of the Lunar New Year and Eid public holidays being in the same quarter, or are we at the start of a cyclical travel slowdown in ASEAN? On our monthly roundup, Gary and Hannah assess the latest data and insights gleaned from attending and speaking at travel industry events throughout the month. Plus, Thailand plans to reframe its 2025 tourism strategy after reducing its revenue forecast, Vietnam experiences glitches at the opening of a new airport terminal, and China and Malaysia extend their bilateral visa-free access agreement. And, Indonesia and UN Tourism unveil a detailed set of tourism investment guidelines, Balis vows to enforce new behavioural rules for tourists, and more South East Asian vacationers are heading to Macau.  

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Hầu hết các nước ASEAN đều phát triển bằng chiến lược sản xuất, gia công phục vụ thị trường Mỹ, đạt thặng dư thương mại vài thập niên qua. Nay họ trở thành nạn nhân vì thương chiến từ chính quyền Trump.

Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this episode titled "Mastery in Motion — Journey to Coaching Excellence and Leadership Impact," Severin speaks with Dr. Wai K Leong, an accomplished ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), ICF Global Board Director, and Founder of JMC Coach Mastery Academy. Recorded on December 20, 2024, this conversation explores Wai K's journey from corporate leadership to coaching mastery, and his influential role in building coaching cultures across Asia and beyond. Recognized as the first Malaysian to receive the MCC credential and a member of the ICF Circle of Distinction (2019), Wai K shares powerful lessons for leaders and executive coaches seeking excellence. Wai K Leong's career began in education and corporate leadership, including significant roles at Intel and the Hong Leong Group, before he transitioned fully into coaching. His early leadership challenges sparked a deep interest in coaching methodologies, greatly influenced by the teachings of Thomas Leonard. In 1999, Wai K founded the JMC Coach Mastery Academy, establishing one of ASEAN's first ICF-accredited institutions with all four accredited coaching programs. His authored works — including Empowering Asian Mindsets Through Coaching — blend coaching mastery with cultural intelligence, empowering leaders to drive transformational change. Key Insights 1. Mastery Beyond Tools: Transforming the Self Wai K emphasizes that true coaching excellence requires a personal transformation — not just mastering techniques, but deep inner work, developing self-awareness, and practicing courageous presence. 2. The Power of Staying Curious He illustrates the importance of "remaining in a state of not knowing," allowing deeper client truths to emerge without rushing to conclusions, a hallmark of masterful coaching. 3. Narratives Shape Leadership Wai K teaches that problems are symptoms of deeper assumptions and beliefs, and coaches must guide clients to reframe unhelpful narratives for true progress. 4. Cultural Bridges in Coaching Addressing the differences between Eastern and Western mindsets, Wai K shares strategies for adapting coaching approaches across cultures, fostering reflection even where expressiveness may not be culturally natural. 5. Lifelong Development and Reflection From mastering presence to reinforcing healthy boundaries, Wai K champions continuous personal development as the foundation of lasting coaching impact. Closing & Copyright Information This episode of the Arete Coach Podcast featuring Wai K Leong, MCC was recorded on December 20, 2024, via Zoom video. The Arete Coach Podcast explores the art and science of executive coaching. You can find more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. Copyright © 2024 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved. © 2024 Arete Coach. All rights reserved. To learn more about Wai K's work, visit JMC Coach Mastery Academy or connect with him via LinkedIn.

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What connects CNN, Coldplay, Bollywood, The White Lotus, Bluey, Minecraft and K-dramas? All are linked to the burgeoning trend of representing tourism destinations in TV series, movies, videos, documentaries and computer games. This week, Gary and Hannah assess the top 8 TV and Movie Tourism talking points in ASEAN, Asia Pacific and beyond. The global journey takes us from Jakarta, Koh Samui and Singapore to Seoul, Jeju Island and Okinawa - and beyond to the UK, New Zealand and Australia. En route, we discuss the influence of micro-dramas, Ne Zha 2 and Black Myth: Wuking on domestic tourism in China. We look at the darker side of tourism on screen, including No More Bets, The Beach, Iseltwald and the filming issues around The Expats in Hong Kong. Plus we tap into the changing role of tourism boards and travel suppliers in destination placement, assess the surging growth of on-location cookery shows, and explore how Netflix is financing local TV productions to promote culture, heritage and tourism in Indonesia and South Korea for domestic and regional audiences. 

President Xi Jinping is in Malaysia now, as part of his state visits to Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia. On the trip, China looks to strengthen economic ties, boost connectivity and deepen regional cooperation and integration. How does China's neighborhood diplomacy align with the concept of building a community of shared future with neighboring countries? What steps are China and ASEAN countries taking to defend the global multilateral trading order, especially given Washington's recent tariff blitz?

The U.S. announces it is launching investigations into the chip and pharmaceutical imports. President Trump says that goods with strategic and security importance must be produced Stateside. The move could provoke further tariffs. Global auto makers see shares rise as President Trump hints at potential tariff relief for the sector. In luxury goods news, LVMH misses Q1 sales targets, falling 3 per cent on disappointing performance in Asia. Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Vietnam as part of a diplomatic tour of the ASEAN region in a bid to bolster regional ties as economic tensions with the U.S. increase. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Vietnam, China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia. Unlike Vietnam, which trades more with the United States than with China, Malaysia has kept China as its top trading partner for 16 years. During the visit, Xi is also expected to discuss a free trade agreement between China and ASEAN, as Malaysia is currently chair of the regional bloc. Meanwhile, as the trade war with the US escalates, Beijing has reportedly ordered its largest airlines to halt further deliveries of Boeing jets.

Episode #336: “We just want war to end.”With this blunt declaration, Malaysian MP Wong Chen encapsulates his call for ASEAN to play a constructive role in resolving Myanmar's civil war. Speaking from Bangkok, Wong outlines Malaysia's two-pronged approach during its ASEAN chairmanship: first, cutting off weapons, revenue, and logistical support to both the junta and resistance forces to pressure them toward negotiation; and second, leveraging Malaysia's strong ties with China to push for a peaceful resolution before the chair rotates to the Philippines, who does not have as good a relationship with the regional giant.While personally critical of the junta, Wong insists Malaysia must act as a neutral facilitator to be effective. He proposes appointing Thailand's military, which has close ties with both the SAC and resistance groups, as ASEAN's long-term adviser on Myanmar. Wong also supports a temporary halt in arms and trade, particularly in jade and rare earths, as a way to weaken the junta's war economy and force it to the table. For Myanmar's ethnic armed groups, he urges reframing dialogue around economic incentives and a federalist model. Regarding the NUG's possible participation in such talks and beyond, Wong expresses sympathy for the organization, but critiques its lack of military presence, leadership clarity, and funding. He warns it could be sidelined in future negotiations unless it reorganizes.Wong is sharply critical of ASEAN, blaming a lack of political will and calling for a dedicated ASEAN parliamentary body to lead on issues like Myanmar. Though he doubts quick results, he urges bold steps now and insists, “We cannot give up.”

“We've got a new name, but it's the same mission—serving the channel with even more focus and energy than before.” — MJ Shoer, Chief Community Officer, Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) In January, a major shift quietly reshaped one of the most familiar names in the IT channel. The CompTIA Community officially became the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)—marking the start of a new era for the 42-year-old organization. In a recent Technology Reseller News podcast, MJ Shoer, Chief Community Officer of GTIA, sat down with us to explain the rebrand, what it means for members, and why now is a pivotal moment for global IT channel professionals. A New Name—and New Clarity The change stems from the sale of the CompTIA name and its training/certification business, which now operates as a separate for-profit entity under CompTIA Inc. What remains is the long-standing nonprofit trade association—now rebranded as GTIA—still dedicated to serving MSPs, solution providers, vendors, and distributors. “We had to change the name because we sold the brand. But what that allowed us to do was focus entirely on our membership. No distractions—just service to the channel,” said Shoer. GTIA is backed by a perpetual endowment created from the sale, ensuring stable funding for operations and long-term growth. According to Shoer, this structure enables GTIA to expand its global reach and deepen its core programming. What Members Can Expect GTIA members can expect everything they've come to rely on—plus more. That includes: Flagship benefits like industry research, member education, advisory councils, and cybersecurity programs Expanded charitable giving to help underserved and remote communities access tech careers and services Greater global engagement, with regional events, localized content, and new programming across GTIA's six global regions: North America, UK & Ireland, Benelux, DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), ASEAN, and Australia/New Zealand GTIA has already held record-attendance events since the rebrand and plans to extend its global offerings even further in 2025. “We've hosted global town halls, opened a suggestion box, and invited feedback. We're listening—and we're building what the channel needs,” said Shoer. ChannelCon and Global Events GTIA's premier event, ChannelCon, will return July 29–31, 2025, in Nashville, with a fresh format and dual keynotes—one on AI, the other on radical candor and culture. Shoer notes the program will deliver “actionable insights members can use the moment they return to their business.” Other major events include: ChannelCon EMEA in London this October DACH Community Meeting in Munich (May) UK & Ireland Community Forum + Spotlight Awards (June, black tie!) ANZ Forum + Spotlight Awards in Sydney (September) “We've created a global calendar of engagement—from in-person events to online meetups. There are opportunities every month to connect and contribute.” Cybersecurity and Trust GTIA also continues to lead in cybersecurity with initiatives like: GTIA ISAO (Information Sharing and Analysis Organization) for real-time threat intelligence Cybersecurity Trustmark to help MSPs validate and enhance their security readiness Both programs aim to help members stay ahead of regulations and threats in a rapidly evolving landscape. Open to All GTIA isn't just for paying members. Anyone can sign up as a subscriber to access public resources, join events, and explore what the organization offers. If your company is already a member, you'll automatically gain access. If not, you'll still get a front-row seat to everything GTIA is doing. “You don't have to commit on day one. Dip your toe in. Come to an event. Check out the content. We're confident you'll see the value.” Learn More To explore membership, resources, and the full calendar of global events, visit gtia.org. For ChannelCon details,

In our second post-“Liberation Day” episode we are joined by John Goyer, Executive Director for Southeast Asia for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the impact of America's now-suspended tariff increases on Southeast Asian countries and on the U.S.John observes that American consumers are likely to experience significant price increases if these tariffs go into effect, since the reason U.S. businesses import from Southeast Asia is because it can get goods less expensively than if they are made in the United States. Meanwhile, both stock and bond markets have reacted very dramatically to each new announcement, and some economists are warning that the U.S. could tip into a recession if they go into full effect.Southeast Asian countries are already navigating a complicated relationship with China, whose economy has been relying on exports. Beijing's fraught trade relationship with the U.S. has left it with huge surpluses of goods, many of which have been dumped into neighboring countries. China has also been using Southeast Asia as a place to trans-ship goods to avoid U.S. tariffs.Vietnam, whose tariffs were announced at the rate of 46 percent, actually has fairly low tariffs on U.S. goods, so will need to find other ways to satisfy the Trump Administration. This may include reducing restrictive policies and regulations or purchasing more U.S. goods.While some Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries have suggested a unified response, ASEAN has not been effective in moving quickly as a bloc. As a result, each country is likely to seek its own deal.On the question of who the winners might be in a trade war, John observes that it's not easy to move manufacturing. These are complex, expensive decisions, and companies will be deliberate and measured in their responses. Learn more about John Goyer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, or follow him on LinkedIn.Follow us on X, @IndoPacPodcast; or on LinkedIn or BlueSky at our show title, Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?Follow Ray Powell on X (@GordianKnotRay) or on LinkedIn. Follow Jim Carouso on LinkedIn.Our podcast is produced by IEJ Media, sharing news that matters on statecraft & instruments of national power. Follow IEJ Media on X (@iejmedia), and follow our producer Ian Ellis-Jones on X (@ianellisjones) or on LinkedIn. This podcast is sponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific.

"ASEAN, being the fifth largest economy in the world, is deeply concerned over the recent introduction of unilateral tariffs by the US, including the tariffs announced on 2 April and subsequently the suspension on 9 April... [These] will impact economic security and stability, affect livelihoods of millions of people in the region, and hinder economic progress in ASEAN, particularly less developed economies." It's unusual for ASEAN to word its statements so strongly. This week's response highlights the diplomatically disguised fury throughout the Asia Pacific region. As the US government seeks to isolate China, trade diplomacy between nations across South East Asia and North East Asia is at its most frenetic level for many years. But as China, Malaysia (as ASEAN Chair), Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Australia try to coordinate their responses, what does it all mean for travel and tourism in South East Asia? And what about India? On today's show, Gary discusses the latest regional updates and cautions against making "long-term forecasts of more than 24 hours ahead" given the precarious nature of US policymaking. Nevertheless, the current situation is a crisis, despite Trump's large-scale backtrack earlier this week, because of the centrality of China to all things economic across Asia Pacific. 

In a move shaking the very foundations of global finance, the People's Bank of China has launched its full-scale digital RMB cross-border settlement system, now seamlessly connected to the ten ASEAN nations and six Middle Eastern countries. This stunning development enables nearly 38% of the world's trade volume to bypass the U.S.-controlled SWIFT network.Guest: Sergey Nazarov, Cofounder of ChainlinkChainlink website ➜ https://bit.ly/34JG5x500:00 Intro00:28 White House recap01:22 Stablecoins vs CBDCs03:11 ISO 20022 deadline04:03 SWIFT06:20 Dollar dominance09:30 RWAs and tech adoption15:06 White House feedback18:40 Can D.O.G.E. work without blockchain?20:30 Chainlink 2025 Roadmap26:20 Outro#tariffs #bitcoin #Crypto~U.S. Dollar Dominance Tech Race

US President Donald Trump wants to use tariffs as part of a plan to save the dominance of the dollar as the global reserve currency. His top economic advisor Stephen Miran outlined the Trump administration's strategy to force other countries to pay the USA to maintain its imperial financial and military order. Ben Norton explains the idea behind the hypothetical "Mar-a-Lago Accord". VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnajhDMAWVA Topics 0:00 Trump's top economic advisor 0:42 Trump wants to save dollar hegemony 1:04 (CLIP) Trump on US dollar 1:21 Dedollarization 2:01 BRICS 2:46 (CLIP) Trump threatens BRICS 3:15 Tariffs 3:50 Bretton Woods system 4:38 Keynes' Bancor proposal 5:07 US exorbitant privilege 5:39 Nixon shock, gold standard, petrodollar 6:43 Financialization 7:35 Billionaires 8:01 Deindustrialization 8:10 Current account deficit 8:33 Trump advisor Stephen Miran 9:17 Overvaluation of US dollar 10:30 Stephen Miran's plan 11:16 Mar-a-Lago Accord 12:59 Economic nuclear war 14:07 Trump admin's goals 15:20 Paying for US empire 17:30 Trump admin's 5 demands 20:25 (CLIP) Sharing costs of US empire 21:13 China 21:32 (CLIP) Decoupling from China 21:55 Hudson Institute 23:58 US financial crisis of 2008 25:42 Manufacturing 26:02 Trump hits China with 104% tariffs 27:23 Economic game of chicken 27:50 Can USA win trade war? 30:04 (CLIP) Miran: US has leverage over China 30:59 China vows "to fight to the end" 32:00 US economic dependence on China 33:00 Chinese exports 34:01 China's top export destinations 34:36 ASEAN is China's top trading partner 35:16 Indonesia 36:08 China is world's top trading partner 36:54 China's trade with Russia 38:34 Can USA reindustrialize? 38:52 (CLIP) "We can make stuff at home" 39:09 Reindustrialization is very difficult 41:40 Trade war will hurt Americans 42:17 Moving taxes from rich to poor 43:15 Do other countries pay US tariffs? 43:34 Dollar falls 44:38 Yield on US Treasury securities 46:10 Mortgage rate spread 46:42 Credit card interest rate 47:14 Interest payments on US national debt 48:37 Backlash on US economy 49:51 Danger of blowback 50:31 Plaza Accord revisited 51:16 Changes in global economy 52:50 China learned from Japan crisis 54:33 Imperial hubris 55:12 Vietnam in a multipolar world 58:07 Outro