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#AsialinkInsights | In this week's Asian Media Report: 🔴 Biden insults close ally in protecting US interests 🔴 Indonesia becomes full member of BRICS 🔴 Myanmar resistance gaining wider control Read the full wrap up here: https://lnkd.in/g8RZB4YF

#AsialinkInsights | Former Australian ambassador to the US, John McCarthy on foreign policy under Trump. "Trump’s authority is evident in the rush to Mar-a-Lago by American business leaders, the pliancy of most Republicans in Congress and the caution that American major media organisations display towards him. What should the rest of the world expect?" Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVN2c2Ev

Wishing you, your friends, colleagues and family a safe and happy festive season 🎄 🌟 Martine Letts | Leigh Howard | Sarah Richardson | Julia Gong | Ryan Krishnan

Unlock your potential as an Asia-capable leader! The Asialink Leaders Program is offering fully funded fellowships for outstanding individuals to join our 2025 cohort.   This is your chance to: ✅ Deepen your understanding of Asian societies, opportunities and context. ✅ Build powerful connections across the Asia-Australia network. ✅ Learn from thought leaders in government, business, the Arts, academia and more!   Generously supported by Susan Gin, Diana Dunlop, the Dunlop Foundation, Martine Letts, and Asialink, this flagship program empowers tomorrow’s leaders with tools and networks to thrive in the Asia-Pacific. The Asialink Leaders Fellowships offer a fully funded place in the 2025 Program:   🔸 The Susan Gin Asialink Leaders Fellowship (for those in regional/rural Australia) 🔸 Arts Fellowships (for arts and creative industries) 🔸 Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Asialink Fellowships (for not-for-profit sector professionals) 🔸 Asialink First Nations Fellowships (for Indigenous Australians from all sectors) 🔸 Virtual Hub Fellowship (for an Asia-based applicant in the not-for-profit sector)   Join an extraordinary group of Asialink Leaders Fellows, who secured this opportunity to elevate and contribute to Australia’s Asia engagement - Tanya Bennett, Yuen Yi Chang, Jasmin Herro, Benson Saulo, EJ GARRETT, Cynthia Nolan Myers, Robert Wood - Centre for Stories 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dGNwH_RD   Fellowship applications close: February 3, 2025   #AsiaAustralia #AsialinkLeaders #AsiaCapability   Martine Letts | Leigh Howard | Sarah Richardson | Julia Gong | Ryan Krishnan | Catherine Mudford | Charlotta Oberg | Sophie Chambers | Claire Stephens | Tim Macintyre | Asialink Business

Are you an Indigenous Australian ready to deepen your engagement with Asia and take your leadership to the next level?   The Asialink Leaders Program, Australia’s premier program for Asia-capable leadership, offers fully funded Fellowship opportunities to exceptional individuals like you!   What you’ll gain: ✨ Build your Asia capability and expertise 🌏 Grow your Asia-Australia network 🤝 Drive positive change in your sector, community, and career   The First Nations fellowship are aimed at connecting the capability and knowledge of First Nations Leaders towards Asia engagement. Asialink recognises the strong historical, cultural and continued connections between First Nations people in Australia and Asia, and acknowledge traditional custodians on all of the lands that we work and live.   Available Fellowships: 🔸 Asialink First Nations Fellowships: For Indigenous Australians across all sectors. 🔸 The Susan Gin Asialink Leaders Fellowship: For leaders in regional Australia. 🔸 Arts Fellowships: For arts and creative industries professionals. 🔸 Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Asialink Fellowships: For not-for-profit sector professionals.   Fellowship applications close: February 3, 2025 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dGNwH_RD   Images: Our 2024 First Nations Fellows - Benson Saulo, EJ GARRETT, Jasmin Herro 👏   #FirstNations #IndigenousAustralia #AsiaAustralia #AsialinkLeaders   Martine Letts | Leigh Howard | Sarah Richardson | Julia Gong | Ryan Krishnan | Catherine Mudford | Charlotta Oberg | Sophie Chambers | Claire Stephens | Tim Macintyre | Asialink Business

#AsialinkInsights | To secure its growth path, China must act boldly on planned reforms including stronger protection for private enterprises, writes Huang Yiping. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpSjMyga

From humble beginnings to raising $1.5 million in venture capital, Shivani Gopal's journey as the founder of Elladex is a testament to dreaming big and breaking barriers. Ritam Mitra sat down with her to hear some insights into her journey, and what it means for her to be recognised as one of the leading Asian Australian entrepreneurs at the Asialink Asian Australian Leadership Awards 2024. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5Yn_crz Australian South Asian Centre #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #SouthAsianWomen #WomenInBusiness #SuccessStory #Innovation #Trailblazer #VentureCapital #BreakingBarriers #Empowerment #AsianAustralianLeadershipAwards

#AsialinkInsights | In Asian media this week: 🔴 Khan’s party says 12 killed in protest skirmishes 🔴 AUKUS threatened by Trump’s neglect 🔴 Martial law putsch shows democracy’s fragility and resilience 🔴 Small will be good for future populations Catch up on the latest news from across Asia in David Armstrong's fortnightly Asian Media Report: https://lnkd.in/gbWmReRC

#AsialinkInsights | The impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, following his reckless declaration of martial law, would be a valuable example of how democracies should deal with those who abuse the powers of their office writes Aziz Huq. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvZ66mj7

The second APS Indo-Pacific Executive Development Program wrapped up this week. Congratulations to our graduates! ✨ Thank you and congrats to the Asialink Business team and our collaborators at Australian Public Service and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🤝