The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is the author, most recently, of Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign To Influence Asia and […]
The already deeply strained relationship between the United States and China has been particularly rocky in 2023. Bilateral controversies over the Chinese balloon, Taiwan, TikTok, and Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia, among other developments, have exacerbated tensions and prompted speculation by some that the United States and China could be headed for serious conflict. David […]
We will be meeting in person at the 5820 Burger and Taphouse. This month's topic is: China: What's next? What will be China’s role in the global economy and geopolitics in general, over the next decades? There is the South China Sea and the potential for conflict over Taiwan. But there is also “soft power” […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival! You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar at 1:00 PM. Texas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan. Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies. […]
Singapore is an impressive center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global hub featuring developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, and respect for intellectual property rights. A growing number of central Texas companies are looking to Singapore as their gateway to Asia. The featured presentations will focus on […]
Attend this public celebration of the official Memorandum of Understanding linking Chiang Mai with Austin. Attendees will be able to meet the visiting delegates from Chiang Mai as well as enjoy the food and culture of Thailand. No RSVPs required.
In collaboration with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, and Capital Factory Austin, we invite you to an International Market Series Reception fostering business connections with Thailand. The event features opportunities to connect with a Thai business delegation led by Lisa A. Buzenas, Consul General, United States Consulate General Chiang Mai. The delegation includes representatives from […]
Join us for a captivating China Town Hall event cohosted by the World Affairs Council of Austin and San Antonio, set to take place on December 2nd at Texas State University. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of insightful discussions and engaging presentations by well-accomplished industry experts and scholars who bring a wealth of knowledge about […]
Explore exciting business opportunities between Central Texas and some of Asia's most dynamic and innovative markets. Experience the two-way highway of opportunity between Asia and the Greater Austin region. Learn what's next in AI, blockchain, the Metaverse, clean energy, and more. Plug into the startup landscapes in Asia and Central Texas. Meet the leaders forging […]
In 2021, the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. What followed was a period of turmoil, as they turned on those who were in the Administration of President Ashraf Ghani or supported it. Then, there was the diaspora of those associated with the Americans in any capacity. Rangina Hamidi, who served as the first female […]
On June 4th and 5th South Korea held its first ever Korea-Africa Summit. They hosted representatives from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state. South Korea would like to expand its geopolitical influence and forge deeper global partnerships throughout the world. What does this new global perspective mean as it relates to Putin’s recent […]
Join us at the Globalist Coffeehouse on Thursday, July 25th, 6:30 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Saloon on North Lamar. The topic will be on South Korea. This will be a follow-up discussion to a program on July 18th with two top scholars in this field. Please go to the link below and register. I […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival! You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar. Texas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan. Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies. Be sure to […]
The Asia x Austin International Market Summit returns for 2025! In "Asian Market Briefings" we'll hear from international trade experts and country representatives about business and investment opportunities in some of Asia’s most dynamic and robust markets. Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and India. Event Launch Agenda: 12:00 | Registration 12:30 | GAACC Welcome & Summit […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival! You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Gallery 701. Texas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan. Japan is also a top five […]