Ho Chi Minh City, January 11, 2025 Saigon International University (SIU) Today, at The Saigon International University (SIU) Prize Computer Science Award Ceremony and the international conference SIU Shaping Futures on “AI for a Better World,” SIU Prize Laureates, SIU...
In Malaysia and Indonesia, Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba builds bridges as China’s influence looms large
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, on a four-day visit to Malaysia and Indonesia ending Jan 12, sought to deepen military, economic and energy security ties as China’s influence in South-east Asia loomed large. The significance that he chose these countries as...
Four Pillars Roundup: Israel may launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says Ehud Barak
Israeli former prime minister says in interview it is too late to significantly set back Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and that a ‘massive’ attack on Iran’s oil facilities is likely Israel is likely to mount a large-scale airstrike against Iran’s oil industry and...
BGF High-Level Discussion on Strategies for Democracy to Win in the AI Battle with Prime Minister Ehud Barak
On October 3, 2024, at the Harvard Club of New York City, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) commenced its High-Level Discussion on Strategies for Democracy to Win in the AI Battle with an opening roundtable. BGF Co-chair and CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan met with former Israeli...
Four Pillars Roundup: Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister
Japan’s governing party on Friday September 27, 2024, picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. The party leadership is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s governing...
BGF Leaders Meet with Audrey Tang to Discuss AI World Society and New Democracy
On September 20, 2024, in Taipei, at the Office of the Friends of Abe Shinzo Association in Taiwan, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) Co-Chair and CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan and Yasuhide Nakayama met with Audrey Tang, Taiwan's former Minister of Digital Affairs. Mr. Nakayama is...
Ukrainian President Zelensky Addresses United Nations, Meets with U.S. Leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the recipient of the 2022 World Leader for Peace and Security Award presented by the Boston Global Forum (BGF), delivered a compelling speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2024. In his address,...
BGF Organizes High-Level Discussion on Strategies for Democracy to Win in the AI Battle
As part of its AI World Society (AIWS) initiative, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) is convening a significant discussion among distinguished leaders, policymakers, eminent thinkers, and business leaders. The goal is to explore strategies and solutions for leveraging...