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Asia-focused nonprofit with 16 locations around the world, building bridges through policy, culture, arts, and more. Founded in 1956 by John D.

Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context. Across the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, the Society provides insight, generates ideas, and promotes collaboration to address present challenges and create a shared future. Rockefeller 3rd, Asia Society is a nonpartisan, nonprofit institution with major centers and public buildings in New York, Hong Kong, and Houston, and over a dozen additional locations in the United States, Asia, and Europe.

10/10/2026

This , we’re looking back at Asia Society India Centre's important conversation about the mental health care crisis and reimagining care models.

“The best thing we can do is to hold space for someone’s story, or share our own, because that really will bring the change,” Neha Kirpal, Co-Founder, Amaha; Founding Cohort, India Mental Health Alliance; co-author of “Homecoming: Mental Health Journeys of Resilience, Healing and Wholeness.”

10/08/2026

What's the likelihood of a major AI-related attack in the real world? Rep. Ro Khanna discusses AI safety and governance with Asia Society President & CEO Kevin Rudd.

Watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwWdKJ-fa6Y

10/07/2026

We're less than two weeks away from the 2026 Asia Game Changer Awards! 🎉

We are excited to honor these visionary leaders whose groundbreaking work connects and the world.

✨ Lulu C. Wang, Founder and CEO of Tupelo Capital Management
✨ Henrietta Holsman Fore, American Government Official and Business Executive
✨ Arn Chorn-Pond, Musician and Human Rights Activist
✨ Susan & David Rockefeller, Jr., Documentary Filmmakers, Conservationists, and Philanthropists
✨ Sungai Watch, Environmental Nonprofit based in Indonesia
✨ Vicky Tsai, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Tatcha

Ida Liu will emcee the evening, and there will be dessert by Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna.

Learn more about this year's honorees and past Awards: https://asiasociety.org/asia-game-changer-awards/2026-asia-game-changer-awards

10/05/2026

: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, and Kevin Rudd, Asia Society President & CEO and 26th Prime Minister of Australia, discuss Australia's world-first , which prevents children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms.

Watch their full conversation at Asia Society New York: https://lnkd.in/ecWJccVz

10/04/2026

"There is going to be a major food crisis, probably in the coming months."

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar warns that there could be a major food crisis, driven by rising fertilizer, fuel, and financing costs from conflicts in the Middle East, compounded by a strong El Niño.

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/1VHJuPDpZFs?si=EyUs5x-kee9eFqqn

10/03/2026

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan joined Asia Society President & CEO Kevin Rudd to discuss Southeast Asia's strategy in the AI era — from securing access to technology to keeping supply chains open.

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/nY-6QTC60_0?si=GWUDELT-zye58rQG

10/02/2026

at Asia Society 🌏

Last week, world leaders gathered at Asia Society New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly for conversations on U.S.-China relations, global conflicts, AI, climate change, and economic competition.

Swipe to see the highlights and watch the full events here: https://lnkd.in/gPDpyg5Y

10/02/2026

Did you know has free online programs focused on Asia?

This October, tune in to conversations about Vietnam's economy, Asian immigration, contemporary art in Japan, and more.
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09/30/2026

Happy International Podcast Day! Did you know Asia Society hosts different podcasts? Here are some behind-the-scenes images of some of our podcast shoots!

Asia Society Switzerland's STATE OF ASIA brings exclusive, engaging conversations with leading minds on issues that shape Asia and affect us all. It’s one of the most diverse, yet concise podcasts out there on what’s playing in Asia and how that affects us all.

Asia Society Policy Institute's brings together experts and special guests to take you beyond the latest policy headlines and provide an insider’s view on regional and global affairs. Each episode features engaging interviews with informed observers and decision-makers from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Every month, the China Books Podcast features authors of new books on or from China and the Sinophone world. It was launched by China Books Review in October 2023.

Listen to Asia Society’s different podcasts: https://asiasociety.org/podcasts

09/26/2026

"AI is an extension of human beings...why in the world would we expect to be more moral or have greater inhibitory circuits than human beings?"

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan joined Asia Society President & CEO Kevin Rudd to discuss why loss of control is one of the most serious risks of AI, warning that even the creators of these systems don't hold a true kill switch.

Watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY-6QTC60_0

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