Following 50 years of progress in the relationship between our nations, from conflict to normalization, I am proud to have strengthened ties with Vietnam – a critical Indo-Pacific partner – even further.
The United States is a Pacific nation, and we are not going anywhere.
TAG COO Jim Loi and TAG Senior Advisor @vinhlhq2015 joined U.S. diplomats at the American Center in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday to discuss the U.S. vision for the Indo-Pacific.
As TAG continues to deepen our presence across the Indo-Pacific, we’re pleased to announce three new additions to our South Asia team: @GopalNadadur, @amanthakker, and @shyamkrishnak1.
Read more: https://t.co/HGsanNL3Z6
The key trade-off for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is that more demanding pre-launch commitments “would mean fewer participants” – particularly from Southeast Asia, which IPEF needs to be successful, TAG Partner Kurt Tong told @FT @Dimi: https://t.co/bxtzgQ2CnG
Sad to say goodbye to @TheAsiaGroup President Sharon Yuan. But she's an excellent choice to serve as chief #IPEF negotiator @CommerceGov. We are very proud. https://t.co/cCK1MCgT87
Australia to establish $1b warship maintenance centre in Sydney https://t.co/fb5mwOFKBF Effort to boost the Australian-flagged merchant fleet (which currently has only 13 large ships) @Barnaby_Joyce@ScottMorrisonMP#GardenIsland
Monday’s victor intends to defend sovereignty against China and prioritize the U.S. alliance. https://t.co/TXgdkUPJZR As @DerekJGrossman notes, unlike Duterte, @bongbongmarcos values the Philippines' alliance with the USA
In the lead up to the Forum leaders meeting, a new alliance of parliamentarians from across the Pacific has called for a regional dialogue on the potential impacts of deep sea mining. Find out more in the latest edition of Islands Business @IBIupdate https://t.co/Dcr1jElkPo
Want to hear TAG Senior Advisor and former Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.S. @vinhlhq2015 talk about careers in Southeast Asia policy?
Sign up here for @NYSEA_network’s May 2 panel: https://t.co/c85stx3tDY
China's ambassador to the Solomon Islands asserts that protection of Chinese-built "projects" is a justification for dispatching Chinese security forces. Something to keep in mind when the Chinese offer to build your country a new stadium or government building.
NBR is pleased to announce its newest cohort of Nonresident Fellows. This group of scholars represents eight countries across the #IndoPacific and a depth of expertise on critical regional & subject-matter issues shaping U.S. Asia policy. Meet the fellows! https://t.co/dzdcypFJ3j
A ministerial announcement on the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework could come in the next two months according to Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan https://t.co/Px9IejRkkB
"The United States and Singapore emphasize our unwavering commitment to the principles of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and condemn Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine" https://t.co/JrWRXhfLF6
TAG is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our Southeast Asia team as an Associate or Senior Associate.
This is a full-time position; candidates should have a graduate degree and at least two years of relevant work experience.
https://t.co/4B5MH7LZCY
Yesterday, TAG’s @TAGNirav, @RexonRyu, @mekongfm, and Hung Nguyen welcomed @AmbassadorDzung to Washington, D.C.
TAG looks forward to continued cooperation with Vietnam, both in Washington and in Hanoi!
Interesting that DPM Prawit is not pushing for an earlier date. Thailand held a general election in the middle of 2019 while chairing ASEAN, a much more intensive responsibility than hosting APEC.