by Editor BGF | Dec 28, 2025 | Papers & Reports, News
On October 28, 2025, at the historic Raffles London,Vietnam appeared for the first time at the global intellectual dialogue table — not merely as a country adopting technology, but as a nation of ideas, presenting a humanistic vision and a profound aspiration to build a new society in the age of artificial intelligence.
Strategic Partnership for a New Society in the AI Age
Representing the Boston Global Forum (BGF), Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co – Founder and Global Governance Architect, presented three integrated strategic programs designed to support Vietnam’s AI future: AIWS Government 24/7 – a human-centered model for continuous, ethical, and transparent governance in the AI Age; A trustworthy digital asset and innovation economy, grounded in ethical standards, real value, and public trust; A cultural and creative pillar, ensuring that technology advances alongside the human spirit, culture, faith, and moral values.
Together, these pillars reflect a comprehensive vision: AI not as an instrument of control, but as a companion to human dignity, creativity, and peace
Please see full here: https://bostonglobalforum.org/books/BGF-To-Lam_London.pdf
by Editor BGF | Dec 29, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
Japan’s government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has launched a major initiative to streamline its administrative architecture by reducing the number of government councils and advisory bodies. The move reflects a broader effort to cut unnecessary bureaucracy and enhance policy efficiency. Japan Times
As of late 2025, the Cabinet Secretariat alone oversaw 88 government councils—up sharply from 39 in January 2015—many of which have become ineffective or dormant. In response, the administration has begun merging and abolishing overlapping councils, especially those created under previous governments that have accumulated without clear performance outcomes. Japan Times
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has instructed a comprehensive review of these bodies, with an eye toward significant reduction and the possible introduction of a sunset clause to ensure that future councils are automatically dissolved if they fail to meet predefined criteria. Japan Times
This initiative signals a strategic shift toward leaner, more accountable governance—reducing structural inefficiencies and better aligning public institutions with contemporary policy needs. For stakeholders in democratic governance and AI policy, such reforms underscore an emerging trend: the modernization of institutional frameworks in response to rapid technological and socio-economic change.
From the perspective of the AI World Society (AIWS), Japan’s efforts resonate with the broader imperative of ethical and human-centered governance in the AI Age. Simplified, responsive institutional structures are pivotal for governments to effectively adopt advanced technologies, manage digital transformation, and uphold transparency and public trust—principles at the heart of AIWS frameworks.
As nations navigate the opportunities and complexities of the coming decade, Japan’s council reduction initiative may offer valuable insights into how democratic institutions can be reorganized to support strategic agility, civic accountability, and future-oriented policy-making in an era where human and technological capacities must be harmonized.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/28/japan/japan-government-councils-reduction/
by Editor BGF | Dec 29, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, 2023 World Leader in AIWS Award Recipient, began her New Year holidays on Saturday and is expected to remain on break until Jan. 4.
Takaichi will spend time in Tokyo while planning a move to the prime minister’s official residence at the end of the year. Currently, she resides at the House of Representatives members’ dormitory in Akasaka.
The move to the residence, which is next to the Prime Minister’s Office, is aimed at ensuring that she is prepared to manage a potential crisis.
Takaichi spent her time on Saturday, the first day of her break, at the Diet members’ dormitory.
Although she is taking her holidays, Takaichi is scheduled to attend a year-end ceremony for the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday as part of her official duties. She will also participate in a ceremony to celebrate the New Year on New Year’s Day at the Imperial Palace, where Imperial family members and the country’s leaders, including the prime minister, will offer New Year’s greetings to the Emperor and Empress.
Takaichi will return to work on Jan. 5 with a visit to Ise Shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, where she is scheduled to hold a press conference to kick off the New Year.
Regarding the move, Takaichi wrote on X on Dec. 21, “I would like to move into the official residence soon, leaving behind the familiar housing of the Diet members’ dorm.” In addition, she emphasized that “crisis management is the cardinal point of state management.”
The official residence is just a one-minute walk from the Prime Minister’s Office, where she conducts official duties, giving her the advantages that come with living close to her workplace, including the ability to respond promptly to unforeseen events, such as disasters.
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251228-301141/
by Editor BGF | Dec 29, 2025 | News
A Digital Bridge Between Humanity’s Quintessence and the AI Age
BOSTON and HANOI — In a landmark collaboration celebrating the spirit of global enlightenment and the dawn of a new technological era, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and Tri Thuc Publishing House (NXB Tri Thức) officially announced the launch of Tinhhoa.ai on Christmas Day 2025.
Named “Humanity’s Quintessence” (Tinh Hoa Nhân Loại), the platform is envisioned as a global digital sanctuary preserving and activating humanity’s most profound intellectual achievements for the AI Age. The initiative is launched under the guiding slogan:
“Humanity’s Quintessence for the AI Age.”
Bridging Centuries of Wisdom with Tomorrow’s Technology
As the world enters an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the founders of Tinhhoa.ai believe that the true source code for a sustainable and humane future lies in the enduring wisdom of humanity’s collective intellectual heritage.
Tri Thuc Publishing House, renowned for its Elite Library of World Knowledge, provides the core content foundation for the platform. This includes masterworks by transformative thinkers such as Francis Bacon, Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, and Werner Heisenberg—voices that reshaped humanity’s understanding of science, philosophy, and civilization.
These works are now being thoughtfully integrated into the AI World Society (AIWS) ecosystem developed by BGF, ensuring that next-generation AI systems are rooted in human-centered values, ethical reflection, and intellectual depth.
Key Features of Tinhhoa.ai
The Quintessence Library
A carefully curated digital collection of humanity’s most influential achievements in science, philosophy, economics, and culture. It features works by Nobel laureates and other world-changing thinkers, translated and contextualized for a global audience in the AI Age.
The Quintessence Figures
A living intellectual gallery introducing great thinkers and authors from Tri Thuc Publishing House’s seminal works, alongside distinguished Quintessence Figures of the AI Age—leaders and innovators shaping the moral and intellectual foundations of our time.
The AIWS Quintessence Bot
An advanced AI assistant trained specifically on the Elite Library. The Quintessence Bot enables users to engage in meaningful dialogue with the ideas of humanity’s great minds, transforming classical wisdom into an interactive, reflective, and actionable experience.
Integration with AIWS City
Tinhhoa.ai serves as the intellectual core of AIWS City, a platform dedicated to Real-Value Digital Assets. Through this integration, humanity’s intellectual and cultural achievements are recognized as foundational assets within the emerging digital civilization.
America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age
The platform introduces the core values, ideas, and innovations of the “America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age” initiative and its accompanying book, positioning democratic ideals, ethical governance, and human dignity as enduring forms of global quintessence.
A Gift to the World
The Christmas Day launch symbolizes a shared commitment to offering humanity a gift of lasting value. By grounding the AI Age in humanity’s deepest intellectual and moral achievements, BGF and Tri Thuc Publishing House aim to help build a future defined not merely by technological power, but by wisdom, autonomy, resilience, and enlightenment.
About the Partners
Boston Global Forum (BGF)
A leading international think tank based in Boston and Cambridge, dedicated to advancing the AI World Society (AIWS) and the Social Contract for the AI Age. BGF brings together world leaders, scholars, and innovators to address global challenges through ethical, human-centered innovation.
Tri Thuc Publishing House (NXB Tri Thức)
A premier Vietnamese publisher under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), committed to disseminating essential global knowledge and preserving the intellectual heritage of humanity.
For more information, visit tinhhoa.ai
(Version 1.0 coming soon)
by Editor BGF | Dec 29, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
In 2025, Bitcoin’s journey underscored the growing tension between innovation, risk, and governance in the digital asset world — a lesson with direct resonance for the AI Age.
After reaching a record peak of around $126,000 in October, Bitcoin’s price slid nearly 30% by early December, reflecting familiar market dynamics of rapid rallies followed by sharp corrections. Drivers of the rally included institutional ETF inflows, supply contraction from the halving event, and favorable macroeconomic conditions, while rising U.S. Treasury yields and substantial ETF outflows — including a notable $2.7 billion redemption from BlackRock’s IBIT ETF — applied downward pressure.
Amid this price turbulence, a key theme emerged in 2025: private litigation has stepped in where regulatory enforcement receded. Under the U.S. administration’s lighter enforcement posture, investors increasingly turned to class actions and civil suits against crypto projects — notably alleging misrepresentation and unregistered securities issues in cases involving companies like Unicoin and Gemini. Litigation around influencer marketing and promotional claims also rose sharply, highlighting the need for stronger disclosures and corporate governance.
In contrast to traditional markets, where public enforcement often sets norms, the crypto ecosystem saw private legal action become a central mechanism shaping behavior and accountability. Looking ahead to 2026, analysts expect the market to stabilize structurally rather than soar, as litigation risk and compliance frameworks increasingly define competitive advantage. Reuters
AIWS Insights: Governance, Trust, and Digital Futures
For the AI World Society (AIWS) community, these developments carry several lessons:
- Volatility in digital ecosystems — whether in financial assets or intelligent systems — underscores the importance of robust governance frameworks that balance innovation with stability and public trust.
- Legal and ethical accountability cannot be an afterthought; where public regulation is slow or uneven, civil mechanisms and standards help fill gaps and protect stakeholders, echoing the principles in the AIWS Digital Asset Standards Initiative (DASI).
- As AI and digital asset technologies converge, responsible deployment and clear transparency are essential to ensure technologies serve societal good rather than exacerbate risk or enable misinformation.
In a world where both AI systems and digital markets evolve rapidly, the interplay of risk, accountability, and human-centered governance will shape not just economic outcomes but the broader trust that underpins digital civilization.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/bitcoin-2025-volatility-rise-private-litigation–pracin-2025-12-24/
by Editor BGF | Dec 29, 2025 | News
A Manifesto for the AI Age
Nguyen Anh Tuan
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, it confronts a defining truth of our time: in the AI Age, speed is power—but only when guided by values.
The question before America is no longer whether we have ideas, principles, or democratic traditions. We do. The question is how quickly we can turn those values into action—into effective governance, inclusive prosperity, resilient infrastructure, and global leadership.
America must move faster—everywhere.
Faster in decision-making.
Faster in public service delivery.
Faster in building and construction.
Faster in innovation and economic transformation.
Faster in responding to crises, inequality, and global competition.
This is not a call for reckless haste. It is a call to remove unnecessary friction—the delays, redundancies, and procedural paralysis that slow progress even when facts are clear, values are shared, and the moral direction is understood.
Why Speed Now
In the AI Age, time itself has become a strategic asset. Nations that can decide, build, and adapt more quickly will shape the future. Those that cannot will fall behind—not because they lack wisdom, but because they lack velocity.
Too often, democratic systems spend months or years debating questions we already know how to answer. The result is not better democracy, but lost opportunity. Delay becomes a quiet form of decline.
America can do better.
AI as an Accelerator of Democracy
Artificial intelligence makes a new pace of democracy possible.
When designed and governed responsibly, AI can:
- Synthesize complex information in real time
- Clarify options and consequences quickly
- Distinguish genuine ethical dilemmas from procedural inertia
- Reduce misinformation and confusion
- Support leaders and citizens with clearer understanding
AI does not replace debate. It makes debate more meaningful—allowing human judgment to focus on what truly matters: values, trade-offs, long-term consequences, and responsibility.
The goal is not fewer discussions. The goal is better decisions, made in time.
AIWS Government 24/7: Speed With Accountability
This vision is embodied in AIWS Government 24/7, a model I developed to help democratic governance operate at the speed required by the AI Age—without losing its human core.
AIWS Government 24/7 is not automated rule. It is AI-assisted leadership.
It enables governments to:
- Deliver public services continuously and efficiently
- Build infrastructure faster and at lower cost
- Resolve administrative bottlenecks in days, not years
- Support lawmakers with real-time ethical, economic, and social impact analysis
- Reduce repetitive, unproductive debate while strengthening oversight
Construction, healthcare, education, climate adaptation, energy systems, and public administration can all move faster—with accountability, transparency, and compassion intact.
Speed and Democracy Are Not Opposites
For too long, speed has been portrayed as the enemy of democracy. In the AI Age, this assumption must change.
With the right ethical frameworks, AI:
- Frees leaders from information overload
- Helps institutions act decisively without becoming arbitrary
- Empowers citizens with better access to knowledge and participation
- Strengthens trust by making processes clearer and fairer
Democracy does not fail because it moves slowly. It fails when it cannot act when action is needed.
A Call at 250
At 250 years, America cannot afford paralysis.
Global competitors are not waiting. They are building faster, deciding faster, and deploying technology faster. The greatest danger is not losing arguments, but losing time—time to innovate, to lead, to inspire, and to protect democratic values.
America must show the world that:
- Democracy can be fast
- Ethics can scale
- Governance can be both thoughtful and decisive
- Technology can strengthen freedom rather than weaken it
This is why America at 250 is not a ceremonial celebration. It is a call to renewal.
With AI as a trusted partner—and human values firmly in command—the United States can move faster, govern better, and once again become a true beacon for humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
— Nguyen Anh Tuan
by Editor BGF | Dec 29, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
December 22, 2025 — The Faculty of Literature and Linguistics, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University–Ho Chi Minh City, organized a scientific roundtable entitled “The AI World Society and Opportunities for Vietnam.” The event attracted the participation of numerous experts, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students with a strong interest in the topic.
Representing the Faculty of Literature and Linguistics, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Manh Hung, Dean of the Faculty, delivered opening remarks highlighting the role of the social sciences and humanities in an AI-driven society. He emphasized that in the digital era, dialogue between science and technology and the humanities—as well as between individual identity and globalization—is essential for building a sustainable and balanced society.
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum, delivered a keynote presentation on the concept of the AI World Society (AIWS) and the opportunities it presents for Vietnam. He noted that the idea of an AI World Society emerged early and has attracted growing attention from global political leaders and policymakers. When effectively applied, artificial intelligence can support public administration, assist citizens in administrative services, and accelerate national development.
Nguyen Anh Tuan emphasized that AI is a powerful tool for social development and innovation. He introduced several forward-looking proposals for Vietnam, including AIWS Government 24/7, digital asset innovation and trading centers, and AI-enabled film and cultural parks. He stressed that to build Vietnam’s global brand in the digital era, the social sciences and humanities must play a leading role in guiding the ethical, effective, and human-centered use of artificial intelligence.
During the discussion session, participants raised many practical questions related to the application of AI in daily life, the economy, education, the arts, and other fields. Both speakers and attendees agreed that while AI offers valuable benefits across many sectors, citizens must also be equipped with knowledge and skills to prevent potential risks in the future.
The roundtable concluded successfully, opening up meaningful reflections and ideas on the use of artificial intelligence in society in general, and in social sciences and humanities research in particular.
by Editor BGF | Dec 22, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
Date: March 30, 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Organizers: Boston Global Forum (BGF) & The Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security
I. Rationale and Background
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the preeminent architect of the modern Indo-Pacific. By conceptualizing the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), he provided a strategic North Star for democratic nations, emphasizing that regional security and economic prosperity are inseparable from the rule of law and maritime freedom.
As the world enters the AI Age, the challenges to democracy have evolved. Technological sovereignty, the ethics of automated governance, and the security of digital supply chains are the new frontiers of the Japan–United States alliance. In 2026, the United States will celebrate America at 250—a milestone not just for a nation, but for the global democratic experiment. This conference positions Japan as the essential partner in ensuring this anniversary serves as a “Beacon for the AI Age,” grounded in the values Shinzo Abe championed.
II. Conference Objectives
1. Honoring a Global Legacy: The Premiere of the Shinzo Abe Film
The conference will feature the world premiere of the Shinzo Abe Film, a cinematic tribute produced by the AIWS Film Park.
- Focus: The film captures Abe’s journey from the shores of Nha Trang to the halls of power in Boston and Tokyo, illustrating his role as a “Global Enlightenment Leader.”
- Purpose: To remind the global community that strategic clarity and personal conviction can reshape history, providing a moral foundation for future leaders.
2. Advancing the Vision: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Strategic Future
Following the foundation laid by Abe, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi represents the next generation of Japanese leadership.
- Economic Security & AI: PM Takaichi has positioned Japan at the forefront of the “AI Age” through proactive economic security policies and the integration of the AIWS Government 24/7
- Democratic Direction: This conference serves as a platform for PM Takaichi to articulate a vision where Japan acts as a stabilizing force, bridging technological innovation with democratic values to counter authoritarian digital models.
3. Defining Japan’s Role in “America at 250”
The “America at 250” initiative is a call for democratic renewal. Japan’s role is central to this beacon:
- The Japan-US Digital Alliance: Establishing shared standards for ethical AI, quantum computing, and semiconductor resilience.
- Human-Centered Innovation: Showcasing how the Japan-US partnership can lead the world toward a “Human-Centered AI Society,” ensuring that technology empowers citizens and strengthens the Social Contract for the AI Age.
III. Key Program Pillars
- The Tokyo Accord on AI Governance: A high-level declaration outlining the principles of “Government 24/7″—a framework for continuous, transparent, and ethical public administration.
- The FOIP 2.0 Strategy Session: Re-evaluating maritime and cyber security in the context of AI-driven defense and the “Trump-Takaichi” era of the Japan-US alliance.
- Cultural Diplomacy: A special session on “Music for Humanity” and the role of the arts in fostering peace and spiritual values in a digital world.
IV. Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened Alliance: A roadmap for Japan-US collaboration leading up to the 2026 celebrations in Philadelphia and Boston.
- Policy Framework: Adoption of the AIWS Ethical Protocols by participating democratic partners.
- Leadership Positioning: Establishing PM Sanae Takaichi as the standard-bearer for Abe’s legacy in the 21st century.
“The flame of democracy must be tended with the oil of innovation and the wick of courage.” — Inspired by the Legacy of Shinzo Abe
by Editor BGF | Dec 22, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
As the 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has consistently demonstrated a leadership style defined by strategic unity, principled resilience, and a commitment to the rule of law. Her December 2025 statement at the European Council press conference serves as a definitive summary of her second-term priorities and her role as a global architect of peace and economic stability.
Leadership Highlights (December 2025 Statement)
1. Architect of Strategic Peace for Ukraine
Von der Leyen successfully brokered a historic €90 billion financing agreement for Ukraine for 2026–2027. Her approach integrates fiscal innovation with international law through the “Reparations Loan” model. Under this framework, Ukraine is only required to repay the loan once it receives reparations from Russia, while Russian assets remain immobilized in the EU as a guarantee. This reflects her 2020 award citation for “strengthening security and defending democratic rights.”
2. Champion of Geoeconomic Resilience
Despite complex internal divisions, von der Leyen achieved a breakthrough in the Mercosur agreement, positioning it as a vital geopolitical tool. She views global trade not just through an economic lens, but as a diplomatic necessity to counter rising tariffs and trade restrictions, ensuring Europe remains a “Beacon for the AI Age” and a leader in the global economy.
3. Institutional Reform and Defense Modernization
Her vision for the European Union focuses on agility and strength:
- MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework): Advocating for a “faster, simpler, and more flexible” budget to respond to global crises.
- Defense & Energy: Overseeing the conclusion of the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and the REPowerEU roadmap to ensure full energy independence from Russia.
- Migration: Successfully kick-starting the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, emphasizing a rule-of-law approach to border management.
Connection to the 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award
The award, presented by the Boston Global Forum, recognized von der Leyen for her efforts to rebuild Transatlantic ties and establish global standards for AI with democratic values. Her December 2025 actions align perfectly with these values:
- Transatlantic Unity: Her financial strategy for Ukraine was designed to signal a unified Western front to global adversaries.
- Human-Centric Vision: Whether through climate targets (2040) or trade safeguards for farmers, she prioritizes a “Human-Centered Society” where technology and policy serve the citizens’ dignity and security.
In summary, Ursula von der Leyen remains a pivotal figure in the Global Enlightenment Age, bridging the gap between traditional diplomacy and the emerging challenges of the AI-driven world order. Her leadership ensures that Europe remains a stable, principled, and technologically sovereign actor on the world stage.
https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/statement-president-von-der-leyen-european-council-press-conference-december-2025-2025-12-19_en
