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WA-ASEAN Dialogue 2020: A Shared Economic Recovery

Western Australia is poised to develop closer economic ties with its Southeast Asian neighbours. On 16-20 November, the Perth USAsia Centre was pleased to deliver the 3rd annual WA-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue in partnership with the Western Australian Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI).

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Women In International Relations: In Conversation With Sue Boyd (Part Two)

There are many women in the field of international relation that may be considered trailblazers, paving the way for so many modern emerging leaders. Sue Boyd is one such woman. This blog is the second of a two-part series highlighting Ms Boyd’s success story through a conversation with our Ryan Gibson.

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Women in International Relations: In Conversation with Sue Boyd

There are many women in the field of international relation that may be considered trailblazers, paving the way for so many modern emerging leaders. Sue Boyd is one such woman, serving our nation during her long successful career, and now author of ‘Not Always Diplomatic: An Australian Woman’s Journey through international affairs’.

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U.S. Election: Impacts on the Indo-Pacific

On 9 November, the Perth USAsia Centre hosted experts from across the Indo-Pacific to offer insights following the outcome of the United States election. Outlined are their insights.

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Vietnam's Growing Role in the Region | Q&A With Cat Thao Nguyen

Ahead of the hologram signing of the RCEP in Vietnam on Sunday and the 2020 WA-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue next week, Tammy Wayne-Elliot spoke with Cat Thao Nguyen to discuss Vietnam’s growing leadership position in the region.

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RCEP trade agreement shows Indo-Pacific leads the world on economic openness

Despite the pandemic and protectionist headwinds battering the global economy, history is about to be made with the signing of the fifteen-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement this weekend. 

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New President Elect Will See ASEAN Partnership Rejuvenated

The Biden Administration will pave the way for a stronger alliance between the United States and Australia, as well as the wider Indo-Pacific region which includes ASEAN

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Australia Holds Breath For U.S. Election Results

Australians may be focusing intently on the impact of US election outcome on our own nation, but we should be paying equal attention to how it will effect some of our nearest neighbours who we rely upon for trade and investment.

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Australia-India Partnership Key to Economic Recovery

As the signing via hologram of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) approaches, one country looms large – India. Not for their involvement, but for their importance as a vital trade partner for all parties signing the agreement.

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