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Ceci n'est pas une guerre – This is Not a War
May
23
to Aug 23

Ceci n'est pas une guerre – This is Not a War

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, join the Eli Klein Gallery for an exhibition titled Ceci n'est pas une guerre – This is Not a War. The exhibition is curated by Do Tuong Linh, and includes artists: Bui Cong Khanh, Van Khanh, Bui Thanh Tam, Do Hoang Tuong, Doan Van Toi, My-Lan Hoang Thuy, Le Hoang Bich Phuong, Xuan-Lam Nguyen, Phi Phi Oanh, Anh Thuy Nguyen, Nguyen Phuong Linh, Pham Tuan Tu, Ha Ninh Pham, Arlette Quynh-Anh Tran, Tran Luong, Truong Tan, and Minh Dung Vu.

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The Art of Knowing in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas
May
31
to Jul 31

The Art of Knowing in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas

  • The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art (map)
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Join the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art for an exhibition featuring stone sculptures, gilt bronzes, and painted manuscripts from India, Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia, this exhibition illuminates the critical role of visual culture in conveying Buddhist and Hindu teachings from the ninth to the twentieth centuries.

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Galleon Trade Exhibition at Silverlens Gallery
Jun
26
to Aug 23

Galleon Trade Exhibition at Silverlens Gallery

Silverlens Gallery is proud to present Galleon Trade, organized by Katey Acquaro, Silverlens New York Director,  and on view June 26 – August 23, 2025 (Opening reception June 26, 6 - 8 PM). The exhibition draws its conceptual framework from the Spanish colonial Manila Galleon trade route, a historic network that connected the Philippines, Mexico, and California from the 16th to the 19th century. These voyages charted one of the earliest maps of globalization, carrying not just goods but also ideas, techniques, and cultural aesthetics. This exhibition features artwork by contemporary artists Carmen Argote, Patricia Perez Eustaquio, Jorge Rosano Gamboa, Patrick Martinez, Elaine Navas, Bernardo Pacquing, Carlos Villa, and Jenifer K. Wofford.

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Putin’s Russia and Southeast Asia: The Kremlin’s Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War
Jul
2

Putin’s Russia and Southeast Asia: The Kremlin’s Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War

  • ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, Seminar Room 2 (map)
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Join the Regional Strategic and Political Studies Program at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute for a talk by Senior Fellow Dr. Ian Storey, who will discuss his new book on Russia’s role in Southeast Asia. Dr. Jittipat Poonkham, Vice Dean for Academic and International Affairs and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Political Science at Thammasat University, will moderate the discussion.

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Vietnam and ASEAN: 30 Years of Membership and Beyond
Jul
3

Vietnam and ASEAN: 30 Years of Membership and Beyond

Join the Vietnam Studies Program at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute for a talk by Dr. Nguyen Vu Tung, former President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, and Hoang Thi Ha, Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator of the Regional Strategic and Political Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. This webinar celebrates Vietnam’s transformative journey within ASEAN and examines the evolution of Vietnam’s approach to ASEAN.

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Book Culture: Benjamin Tausig and Rianne Subijanto with the SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium
Jul
9

Book Culture: Benjamin Tausig and Rianne Subijanto with the SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium

Join Book Culture and the SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium on Wednesday, July 9th at 7pm for a conversation with Benjamin Tausig, author of Bangkok after Dark: Maurice Rocco, Transnational Nightlife, and the Making of Cold War Intimacies, and Rianne Subijanto, author of Communication against Capital: Red Enlightenment at the Dawn of Indonesia

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Advancing Regional Cooperation to Protect Cultural Heritage: Insights from the U.S.–Cambodia Cultural Property Agreement
Jun
30

Advancing Regional Cooperation to Protect Cultural Heritage: Insights from the U.S.–Cambodia Cultural Property Agreement

  • The US-ASEAN Center, 8th Floor Event Pavillion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) and the US-ASEAN Center on Monday, June 30 at 3pm ET for a panel discussion on US-Cambodian Cultural Heritage Protection, featuring NMAA’s Associate Curator of Southeast and South Asian Art, Emma Stein. This program will take place at the US-ASEAN Center at 1800 I Street NW, Washington, DC. There will also be a virtual attendance option if you cannot join us in person.

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Myanmar’s Post-Quake Economic Realities
Jun
30

Myanmar’s Post-Quake Economic Realities

Join the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute Myanmar Studies Program for a talk by Vicky Bowman, Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) and Senior Adviser to the Institute for Human Rights and Business, and Thet Zaw Htwe, Head of Policy and Strategy at EuroCham Myanmar. These two analysts will assess the state of Myanmar’s economy after the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar in March 2025.

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Ghosts of Hell Creek: Stone Garuda (Matinee)
Jun
29

Ghosts of Hell Creek: Stone Garuda (Matinee)

Join the Asia Society for the Prehistoric Body Theater’s performance of Ghosts of Hell Creek: Stone Garuda. In this performance by the Prehistoric Body Theater ensemble, Indonesian dancers channel prehistoric dinosaurs as they explore themes of mass extinction, climate crisis, and evolutionary ancestry through movement. Co-created with Indigenous Indonesian performing artists, Prehistoric Body Theater collaborates with international scientists to craft performances informed by cutting-edge paleontology—uniting art, science, and a deep commitment to nature conservation.

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Ghosts of Hell Creek: Stone Garuda (Premiere Performance)
Jun
28

Ghosts of Hell Creek: Stone Garuda (Premiere Performance)

Join the Asia Society for the Prehistoric Body Theater’s premiere performance of Ghosts of Hell Creek: Stone Garuda. In this performance by the Prehistoric Body Theater ensemble, Indonesian dancers channel prehistoric dinosaurs as they explore themes of mass extinction, climate crisis, and evolutionary ancestry through movement. Co-created with Indigenous Indonesian performing artists, Prehistoric Body Theater collaborates with international scientists to craft performances informed by cutting-edge paleontology—uniting art, science, and a deep commitment to nature conservation.

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Tariffs and Textiles: Fashion Interrupted
Jun
26

Tariffs and Textiles: Fashion Interrupted

Please join the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) for a timely conversation with trade and policy experts as well as industry leaders to explore how shifting U.S. trade policy, including recent tariff adjustments and the ongoing 90-day policy pause, is impacting the global textile and apparel landscape, with a particular focus on South Asia and Southeast Asia. The panel will feature Rubana Huq, Chairperson of Muhammadi Group in Bangladesh; and Shay Wester, Director of Asian Economic Affairs and Outreach Director at ASPI; moderated by Farwa Aamer, Director of South Asia Initiatives at ASPI.

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Teach-in: The Modern Day Impact of Historical Disinformation
Jun
24

Teach-in: The Modern Day Impact of Historical Disinformation

Join the Asian American Disinformation Table for a teach-in focusing on the case studies from our recently released landscape report, Where Do We Go From Here? Asian Americans, Diaspora, and Disinformation. This teach-in will explore the modern day impact of historical disinformation in the Philippines and in the narratives surrounding survivors of sexual violence. Panelists include: Mark Calaguas, Leezel Tanglao, Joy Sales, Tabitha Ponciano, and Laura Carther.

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Themes in World History: Movements in Democracy K-12 Teacher Professional Development Workshop
Jun
23
to Jun 24

Themes in World History: Movements in Democracy K-12 Teacher Professional Development Workshop

Join the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at UCLA for a professional development workshop on youth participation in the democracy movements in South Korea and Myanmar. The workshop will give educators an opportunity to hear lectures from scholars to gain more historical knowledge, work with model lessons developed by teacher leaders, and receive training for designing lessons to align with the HSS Framework.

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The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Global Semiconductor Supply Chains
Jun
22

The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Global Semiconductor Supply Chains

Join the Regional Economic Studies Program at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute for a talk by Archanun Kohpaiboon, Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University. This talk aims to examine foreign direct investment (FDI) dynamics in the semiconductor supply chains in response to geopolitical tensions.

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Regionalism, Redistribution and Resilience: 30 Years of Decentralization in the Philippines
Jun
20

Regionalism, Redistribution and Resilience: 30 Years of Decentralization in the Philippines

  • Australian National University - Hedley Bull Lecture Theatre 2 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Philippines Institute at Australian National University for a talk by Dr. Justine Diokno-Sicat, member of the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank representing the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Pakistan and Timor-Leste. Dr. Diokno-Sikat will share her decades of research on Philippine decentralization, as well as current issues and the important role of multilateral development banks.

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The State of Myanmar’s Civil War: Military Dynamics and ASEAN’s Ongoing Dilemma
Jun
18

The State of Myanmar’s Civil War: Military Dynamics and ASEAN’s Ongoing Dilemma

Join the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) for a timely discussion on the ever-changing military situation on the ground and the impact of the ASEAN Summit declarations. The virtual discussion will feature Ambassador Derek Mitchell and Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak; moderated by Meghan Murphy, ASPI Schwarzman Fellow.

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AIFIS-MSU Conference on Indonesian Studies 2025
Jun
17
to Jun 21

AIFIS-MSU Conference on Indonesian Studies 2025

The American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS), in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) Asian Studies Center, will hold the 5th annual AIFIS-MSU Conference on Indonesian Studies from June 17 - 21, 2025. Celebrating the growing and evolving academic study of Indonesia, the conference aims to expand research dissemination and collaboration by connecting Indonesian scholars with international colleagues in a bilingual and virtual format.

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Southeast Asian Children’s Literature Workshop Series
Jun
15
to Jun 26

Southeast Asian Children’s Literature Workshop Series

Join the Cornell University Southeast Asia Program, the University of Hawai’i Center for Southeast Asian Studies, and the Michigan State University Asian Studies Center for a five-part online workshop series for K-12 teachers. Each session highlights different children’s books and explores ways to use literature to engage students with Southeast Asian cultures, languages, and themes.

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Svay: A Khmer Village in Cambodia (Khmer Edition)
Jun
10

Svay: A Khmer Village in Cambodia (Khmer Edition)

Join the Center for Khmer Studies for the official book launch of the Khmer edition of Svay: A Khmer Village in Cambodia, the seminal ethnography by the late May Mayko Ebihara. The program will include brief remarks from scholars who contributed to its translation and publication. Panelists include Professor Judy Ledgerwood, Dr. Chhom Kunthea, Linna Sophea, and Dr. Eve Zucker. Professor Andrew Mertha will moderate the discussion.

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R.D. Pestonji’s COUNTRY HOTEL
Jun
7

R.D. Pestonji’s COUNTRY HOTEL

Join the Asia Society for a film screening of R.D. Pestonji’s surreal, freewheeling comedy Country Hotel (1957). The screening will be followed by a discussion with Palita Chungsaengchan, film scholar and Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian cinema and media cultures in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Minnesota.

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Koktails, a Pinoy Salon
May
31

Koktails, a Pinoy Salon

Join Koktails, a Pinoy Salon organized by Filipino American poets Joseph O. Legaspi and Lara Stapleton, for a talk with Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan, beloved restaurateurs of Cendrillon and Purple Yam. Poet Hossannah Asuncion will moderate the discussion.

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Women’s Voices from the Revolution: Book Launch and Conversation with Writers from Myanmar
May
29

Women’s Voices from the Revolution: Book Launch and Conversation with Writers from Myanmar

Join ALTSEAN-Burma and PEN America for a book launch and celebration of the new anthology Women’s Voices from the Revolution. The panel will bring together writers and human rights advocates for a conversation on free expression, the transformative power of storytelling, and their personal experiences living under the Myanmar military's rule. Featured speakers Ma Thida, A Phyu, and Debbie Stothard.

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The May 2025 Philippine Midterms: Electoral Dynamics Amidst Intense Marcos-Duterte Clan Rivalry
May
26
to May 27

The May 2025 Philippine Midterms: Electoral Dynamics Amidst Intense Marcos-Duterte Clan Rivalry

Join the Philippines Institute at Australian National University for a panel on how the Marcos-Duterte rivalry shaped the 2025 midterm elections, from shifting political alliances and electoral oversight to the role of social media and disinformation. Speakers include Cleo Calimbahin, Ronald Holmes, Paul Hutchcroft, and Ross Tapsell. The panel is moderated by Mary Joyce Bulao, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political and Social Change at ANU.

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Ghosts of the Future: National Museums and the Politics of Historical Time in Cambodge and Siam
May
22

Ghosts of the Future: National Museums and the Politics of Historical Time in Cambodge and Siam

Join the Center for Khmer Studies for a talk by Dr. Lawrence Chua, Associate Professor of Architecture at Syracuse University and CKS Research Fellow, who will discuss the conjoined genealogies of the Musée Albert Sarraut (Phnom Penh, 1920) and the National Museum of Bangkok (1927).

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Kevin Nguyen with Chris Gayomali: Mỹ Documents
May
22

Kevin Nguyen with Chris Gayomali: Mỹ Documents

  • The New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - Celeste Auditorium (Lower Level) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the New York Public Library for a talk by Kevin Nguyen, who will discuss his second novel, Mỹ Documents. The features editor at The Verge satirizes American xenophobia, political dysfunction, and our tech-culture industrial complex. Nguyen discusses his novel with writer Chris Gayomali.

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Becoming Ghost by Cathy Linh Che
May
22

Becoming Ghost by Cathy Linh Che

Join Yu & Me Bookstore for a talk by Cathy Lin Che, Vietnamese American writer and multidisciplinary artist, as she discusses Becoming Ghost, her poetry collection about familial estrangement, the Vietnam War, and Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now. Author Kyle Lucia Wu will moderate the discussion.

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Southeast Asia Forum: Geo-Economic Contestation over Southeast Asia in the Era of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
May
22

Southeast Asia Forum: Geo-Economic Contestation over Southeast Asia in the Era of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - Sumeet Valrani Theatre, Centre Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the LSE Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre’s annual Southeast Asia Forum in 2025, which brings together leading specialists worldwide to discuss the implications of global trends and ongoing geoeconomic contestation for Southeast Asian economies, polities, and societies. Featured speakers include Evelyn Goh (Australian National University), Henry Wai-chung Yeung (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), Selina Ho (National University of Singapore), and Alvin Camba (Association of Universities, Inc.).

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Chinatown ‘75 Walking Tour
May
17
to May 18

Chinatown ‘75 Walking Tour

  • Corner of Canal Street & Elizabeth Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Unassimilated Walking Tours and Think!Chinatown for an interactive walking tour led by Dr. Michael Menor Salgarolo, faculty fellow in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at NYU. This walking tour tells the story of the police brutality case that rocked Chinatown and the protest movement that arose in its wake 50 years ago.

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China-Japan Competition in the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR): HSR as the Mobile Technology Between State-Business Spaces
May
15

China-Japan Competition in the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR): HSR as the Mobile Technology Between State-Business Spaces

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - Marshall Building, Room Mar 2.09 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for a talk by Caixia Mao, PhD candidate in Urban Planning at Columbia University and NYSEAN member. This presentation will explore the politics of China and Japan funding the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) project in Indonesia.

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Vietnamese Migrants and UK Bordering Practices
May
15

Vietnamese Migrants and UK Bordering Practices

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - Marshall Building, Room Mar 2.07 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre at LSE for a talk by Dr. Tamsin Barber, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Chair of the Migration and Refugees Network at Oxford Brookes University. This talk explores the social, economic, and development issues shaping the specific labour migration to the UK from North-Central Vietnam.

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Who Benefits From Gender Electoral Quotas? What Women Bear and Men Gain in Indonesia’s Elections
May
13
to May 14

Who Benefits From Gender Electoral Quotas? What Women Bear and Men Gain in Indonesia’s Elections

  • Australia National University - McDonald room, Menzies Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Indonesia Project at Australian National University for a webinar on female voter representation in Indonesia. Featured speakers include Tanya Jakimow (Australia National University), Asima Yanty Siahaan (University of Sydney Union), Aida Harahap (University of Sydney Union), and Yumasdaleni (National Research and Innovation Agency, BRIN).

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