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...
Speech by ALONDRA NELSON, World Leader in AIWS Award Recipient
AT THE AWARD CEREMONY OF THE SIU PRIZE COMPUTER SCIENCE SEASON 1 Ho Chi Minh City, January 11, 2025 Dear distinguished leaders, scholars, and guests, It is an honor to be here today at the SIU Prize Ceremony, a distinguished initiative organized by Saigon...
Commemorates Shinzo Abe’s Legacy on His 70th Birthday in Taiwan on Sept 20, 2024: BGF Honors Mark Chen with the Shinzo Abe Award
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A banquet was held in Taipei on Friday (Sept. 20), organized by the Friends of Shinzo Abe Association in Taiwan, to celebrate the recipient of this year’s Shinzo Abe Award, established by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) to honor the former...
Remarks of Honor: Boston Global Forum (BGF) and Shinzo Abe Initiative Honoring Dr. Tan-Sun (Mark) Chen with the Shinzo Abe Award
Distinguished leaders and esteemed guests, September 20, 2024, we stand united in honoring the legacy of two remarkable leaders who have made an indelible impact on the Indo-Pacific region and global peace—Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Dr. Tan-Sun Chen. We gather...
Four Pillars Roundup: Discussions with Japanese and Taiwanese Leaders on Building a Global Ecosystem for Peace and Security
From September 16 to September 21, leaders of the Indo-Pacific Spark Initiative traveled to Japan and Taiwan to engage with Japanese and Taiwanese leaders on building a global ecosystem of economic and political cooperation that fosters world peace and security....
BGF CEO Meets with Governor of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Yuriko Koike
On September 17, 2024, at the office of the Governor of Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Boston Global Forum (BGF) CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan and BGF Representative in Japan and Taiwan, Yasuhide Nakayama, met with Governor Yuriko Koike. They discussed connecting the Tokyo...
Four Pillars Roundup: Harris Dominates September Debate
The Kamala Harris-Donald Trump presidential debate outdrew the earlier Joe Biden-Donald Trump debate, reflecting the heightened interest in the campaign that followed Biden’s abrupt decision in July to quit the race. With the polls showing the election to be a...
Celebrate 70th Birthday of Shinzo Abe in Taiwan
The "Shinzo Abe 70th Memorial Event" will be held on September 20, 2024, organized by the "Taiwan Shinzo Abe Friends Association." This event is a tribute to the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, commemorating his lifelong friendship and support for Taiwan. A highlight...