Savage in Hanoi is a wonderful club, perfect size, lovely staff, adventurous diverse crowd, 10s across the board. 💜🌈

UPDATE: In a June 19 phone call with PH Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China’s actions undermine regional peace and stability. He also reaffirmed US commitments under the Mutual Defense Treaty, accdg to Spox Matthew Miller.

RIP

“Remarkably, the Myanmar crisis is a top priority for only 2 percent… only 9 percent believe Thailand should prioritize helping Myanmar citizens fleeing civil war.” Striking TAF study - strange to see such apparent disinterest in the conflict next door. asiafoundation.org/publication/th…

TAG and US-ABC hosted a memorable Southeast Asia networking reception at TAG's rooftop in Washington DC last week, where ITA Asia DAS Pamela Phan delivered a toast that set the tone for a lively evening. 🇹🇭🇻🇳🇮🇩🇲🇾🇸🇬🇵🇭🇧🇳🇱🇦🇲🇲🇰🇭

President Joe Biden made the right decision for our country and I thank him for putting the interests of our Nation ahead of his own. After the assassination attempt on President Trump and President Biden’s decision to end his campaign, now is a time for leaders in both parties

The family of James C Scott— political scientist who impacted so many people and so many fields, released a statement about his death that ends: “Don’t send flowers, send money to the Burmese/Myanmar resistance.” 🔥🔥🔥

The Mekong Delta of Vietnam stands to be most in danger in the time of accelerating and intersecting impacts from climate change and hydropower. buff.ly/4cZksu6

Important reform by Vietnam letting firms purchase direct from private clean energy producers. Not just a climate win but should help attract more FDI amid shifting global supply chains. thediplomat.com/2024/07/vietna…

TAG is excited to announce an expansion of our Defense and National Security Practice, welcoming Adm. (Ret.) John Richardson, Abraham Denmark, and Kathryn Paik as senior advisors. The Practice will lead work on AUKUS, maritime, and high tech capabilities. theasiagroup.com/the-asia-group…

The Party and State leaders of Laos and Cambodia on Saturday sent their respective messages of congratulations to State President To Lam on his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee. Details: tuoitrenews.vn/news/politics/…

I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to H.E. Mr. To Lam, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, upon his election as the new General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. I look forward to working closely with him to further advance Thailand - Viet Nam

French and British center-left coalitions:

🚨internship opening🚨 Interested in Indo-Pacific defence research? Come join me at the IISS Asia office in Singapore for 3-mths! 👇🏻 iiss.org/careers/jobs/2…

The Asia Group is now accepting applications for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Vietnam practice at our growing Hanoi office. Apply Here: theasiagroup.com/careers/associ…

Vietnam’s FM Bui Thanh Son appointed as Deputy Prime Minister, cum Foreign Minister, by the National Asembly today. vov.vn/chinh-tri/bo-t…

The Asia Group is now accepting applications for a Research Consultant to join our practice in New Delhi. Apply: theasiagroup.com/careers/resear…

The Asia Group is now accepting applications for a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Consultant to join our practice in New Delhi. Apply: theasiagroup.com/careers/digita…

"Storms like Yagi will only become more frequent...Communities are still not ready and it is the responsibility of governments or international aid organizations to help these communities to better prepare," said Brian Eyler in a recent Voice of America article. voanews.com/a/calls-for-be…