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Friday, March 20, 2026

Trade renewal and the future of multilateralism

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

China’s Economic Development and US-China Economic Relations

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Friday, November 21, 2025

AsiaGlobal Dialogue 2025 — Navigating the Changing World Order: Paths to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

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Research and Analysis

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Op-ed | Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order | Andrew Sheng

Andrew Sheng, AGI Distinguished Fellow, argues in the South China Morning Post that the re-election of Donald Trump signals the definitive end of the post-WWII liberal order.

Friday, May 8, 2026

RCEP | The third anniversary of RCEP: Trade trends, strategic sectoral growth, and the road ahead | Heiwai Tang

By pairing the latest data visualizations with in-depth sectoral analysis, we move beyond the raw numbers to explore how RCEP is reshaping regional supply chains and what the next phase of integration looks like for member states.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Op-ed | Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order | Andrew Sheng

Andrew Sheng, AGI Distinguished Fellow, argues in the South China Morning Post that the re-election of Donald Trump signals the definitive end of the post-WWII liberal order.

Friday, May 8, 2026

RCEP | The third anniversary of RCEP: Trade trends, strategic sectoral growth, and the road ahead | Heiwai Tang

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Geoeconomic Dynamics Update | Gold as strategic reserve: structural trends and geopolitical drivers | Heiwai Tang

Gold price has surged since Liberation Day, briefly touching $5,300 per ounce before the Iran War triggered a sharp reversal. Beneath the price volatility lies a deeper structural shift: central banks — led by emerging markets — have been accumulating gold at historically elevated rates for over a decade and even Western allies are quietly reconsidering where they store their gold.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Interview | Ayala Corporation: Thriving over seven generations | Jaime Augusto Zobel De Ayala

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, AGI Board Member, was interviewed by McKinsey to discuss how Ayala Corporation has thrived across seven generations.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Op-ed | How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its five-year plan | Heiwai Tang

Heiwai Tang, Director of Asia Global Institute, explores how Hong Kong can leverage its unique institutional strengths to drive the nation’s next five-year plan and secure its own long-term prosperity, in the South China Morning Post.

Friday, April 24, 2026

Op-ed | Asia’s future depends on looking beyond the West and its institutions | Andrew Sheng

Andrew Sheng, AGI Distinguished Fellow, argues in the South China Morning Post that Asia’s continued growth depends on moving away from a Western-centric worldview.