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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.

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

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.

New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) 2025: Cinema as Disruption
Join the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center for the 24th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF). Running from July 11 to July 27 across four NYC venues—Film at Lincoln Center, SVA Theatre, LOOK Cinemas W57, and the Korean Cultural Center NY, this year’s festival marks NYAFF’s most globally expansive lineup ever.

2025 NYC Summer Filipino Community Resource & Health Fair
Join the Association of Filipino Scientists in America and the Council of Young Filipino Americans in Medicine for free health screenings, community resources, educational talks on Filipino health issues, and cultural performances.

From Journalists to Authors: The Making of Stories
Join the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and Asian American Journalists Association for an enlivening conversation on transitioning from reporting to long-form storytelling, featuring Vicky Nguyen and Youngmi Mayer. The panelists will reflect on the challenges of shifting from the fast-paced, fact-driven world of journalism to the slower, more introspective craft of writing books.

Flower Girl
Join the New York Asian Film Foundation for the international premiere of Flower Girl (2025) as part of the New York Asian Film Festival. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Fatrick Tabada and actress Sue Ramirez.

Special PhD Student Seminar: Policy making in Indonesia
Join the Indonesia Project at Australia National University for their PhD student seminar exploring the theme of policy making in Indonesia as part of the Indonesia Project’s 60th Anniversary celebrations. Gita Putri Damayana examines the regulatory framework that shapes policy making in Indonesia, Joshua Walker offers a sociological perspective on the country’s energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) policy, and Dyah Pritadrajati discusses social policy from an economic standpoint.

Shifting Identities and the Future of Diversity in Urban Centers
Join the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Program at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute for a conference on how inter-racial and inter-religious interactions shape identity in key Southeast Asian cities: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai. The panels will discuss nationalism, assimilation, multiculturalism, and political trends.

From Global Discards to Local Struggles
Join GETSEA and SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium for a virtual panel discussion exploring informal labor, waste flows, and the politics of waste governance in the Philippines. Panelists include Debs Bartolo, Liz Fumar, Miguel Antonio Santos, and the Muntinlupa Waste Workers Association.

Malaysia Update 2025: Malaysia’s Regional Role
Join the Malaysia Institute at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific for a conference bringing together leading scholars and distinguished speakers in Malaysia and Australia. The theme of the 2025 conference explores Malaysia’s role in ASEAN, in Southeast Asia, and in the Asia-Pacific.

Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF)
Join Asian CineVision (ACV) for the highly anticipated 48th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) in New York City and virtually from July 31st to August 10th. This year’s festival features a captivating array of films that delve into themes of love, relationships, grief, and complex emotions.


Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo (Dahil Sa 'Yo: Ang Storya Ng Kilawin Kolektibo)
Join Asian CineVision for the screening of Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo (Dahil Sa 'Yo: Ang Storya Ng Kilawin Kolektibo) as part of the Asian American International Film Festival. The screening will be preceded by the short film, Two Travelling Aunties, and followed by a filmmaker Q&A.

AAIFF Film Shorts: This World & The Next
Join Asian CineVision for the screenings of Vox Humana, Funeral of the Earth, Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites, Vic and His Nanay, We Used to Take the Long Way Home, and Across the Waters as part of the Asian American International Film Festival. These films entail liminal places, bodies in motion, borders of life and death. They explore the intermediate, indeterminate spaces between one another, the world around us, and even the worlds beyond. The screenings will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A.

Cu Li Never Cries (Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc)
Join Asian CineVision for the screening of Cu Li Never Cries / Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc (2024) as part of the Asian American International Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer and director Phạm Ngọc Lân.

Year of the Cat
Join Asian CineVision for the screening of Year of the Cat (2025) as part of the Asian American International Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer and director Phạm Tony Nguyen.

AAIFF Film Shorts: Love, Girls, etc.
Join Asian CineVision for the screenings of Rooftop Lempicka; Sex, Baseball, and All Pussibilities; Clementine; They Call Me the Tattoo Witch; OK/NOTOK; and Zari as part of the Asian American International Film Festival. These are films by and for the girl with an emphasis on platonic love, self-affirmation, and healing through art and expression. They celebrate femininity in all its forms, from the tenderness of youth to the antics of young womanhood and beyond. The screenings will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A.

In Search of Thailand’s New Industrial Strategy
Join the Thailand Studies Program at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute for a webinar by Dr. Veerayooth Kanchoochat about Thailand’s industrial policy and its evolution, from the Thailand 4.0 initiative to current efforts supporting electric vehicles and semiconductor production. The webinar will discuss Thailand’s policy in comparison to Korea and Taiwan, China’s role in reshaping its model, and whether Thailand should adopt its strategy in response to shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Exploring Health Issues, Care-Seeking Behavior, and Antibiotic Use: A Qualitative Study in Three Villages in Takeo Province, Cambodia
Join the Center for Khmer Studies for a talk by Dr. Téphanie Sieng, postdoctoral scientist in Social Science at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC). Dr. Sieng’s presentation will explore healthcare behaviors and the interaction between formal and informal healthcare access, cultural representations of disease, and community dynamics in Cambodia. Andrew Mertha, Professor of China Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, will moderate the discussion.

Vietnam on Screen: Generations in Dialogue
Join the Weatherhead East Asian Institute and the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) for a special program of conversation, community, and a film screening of Skin of Youth (2025). Panelists include Tony Bui, Kiều Chinh, Catherine T. Nguyễn, Việt Hương, Công Dương, and Nguyen Lam Thao Tam.

Mother Dao, The Turtlelike
Join Deconstructing Indonesia for a film screening of Mother Dao, the Turtlelike, a compilation of clips from a Dutch cameraman between 1912 and 1932 in their former colony of Indonesia.

Times are Changing: Can Indonesia Stay the Course?
President Prabowo’s first 10 months come amid significant global and domestic changes. As uncertainty rises, Indonesia’s future hinges on strong policies and bold reforms. Join experts Maria Monica Wihardja, Mohamad Ikhsan, and Vivi Alatas in the ANU Indonesia Project Global Seminar: "Times are changing: Can Indonesia stay the course?" as they discuss their forthcoming paper in the Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies (BIES).

Artists and Writers Summer Social
Join the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and the Asian American Arts Alliance for mingling, light bites, and a chance to learn about their programs.

The Hearing
Join the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center for the North American premiere of The Hearing (2024) as part of the New York Asian Film Festival. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Lawrence Fajardo.

2025 Bengali Film Festival
The 2025 Bengali Film Festival is back and bigger and better than ever! Join Bengalis of New York for a line up of films that reflect the richness and diversity of Bengali storytelling. Take the chance to catch the red carpet reception, filmmaker Q&As, and cultural merchandise. Most of the directors, including Nuhash Humayun, will be in attendance for the Q&A.

Effective Academic Presentation Skills for Early-Career Scholars
Join the Center for Khmer Studies for a workshop on communicating research findings effectively, including topics such as structuring content logically, designing engaging visual aids, and mastering verbal delivery techniques. The workshop will be led by Dr. Theara Thun, research fellow at the University of Hong Kong who has over ten years of experience in delivering academic presentations at both national and international levels.

The Restless Space Between Worlds: Indonesia and its First Stirrings
Join NYSEAN and Deconstructing Indonesia for a seminar on the history of Indonesia through the writings of Pramoedya Ananta Toer, one of Indonesia’s foremost writers.

The 2025 Archaeological Excavation of Sohoton I Cave, Basey, Samar
Join the University of the Philippines Diliman School of Archaeology for a talk by UPSA student Gabrielle Anne B. Gascon. The title of her presentation is, “The 2025 Archaeological Excavation of Sohoton I Cave, Basey, Samar.”

Rare Earth Mining and Conflict Economies in Northern Myanmar
Join the Stimson Center for a talk by Ben Hardman, Mekong Legal Director of EarthRights International, who will assess how rare earth trade flows are impacting the conflict in Myanmar, China’s engagement with state and non-state actors, and the local political context. Pam Kennedy, Research Analyst of the Stimson Center’s East Asia Program, will moderate the discussion.

Trade Wars and Multinational Enterprises
Join the ASEAN Studies Center and the Regional Economic Studies Program at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute for a panel on the current state of play in the US trade policy and its impact on multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in Southeast Asia as the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs lapses in early July 2025. Featured speakers include Marc Mealy, Isamu Wakamatsu, and Dr. Dan Wang.

Lilim
Join Film at Lincoln Center for the North American premiere of Lilim (2025) as part of the New York Asian Film Festival. The film screening is followed by a talkback with Director Mikhail Red and lead actress Heaven Peralejo.

Reviving UMNO in Malaysia: Grounded Perspectives from Selangor and Malacca
Join the Malaysia Studies Program at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute for a talk by Dr. Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nottingham Malaysia’s School of Politics and International Relations, who will discuss the current state of leadership of United Malays National Organization (UMNO), how the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional coalition is currently being managed and how this relationship is being communicated at the grassroots level. Visiting Fellow Khairy Jamaluddin will moderate the discussion.

AAWW and IMGE Dance Kinetic Mixer
Join the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and IMGE Dance for Kinetic Mixer, a new dance film networking event designed for aspiring and established dance filmmakers.

Elite Collusion and Dynastic Succession in Southeast Asia: Causes & Consequences
Join the Thailand Studies Program and the Philippine Studies Program at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute for a seminar that brings together leading experts to examine elite collusion and dynastic succession in Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia, probing their underlying causes and broader consequences across the region. Speakers include Dr. Duncan McCargo, Dr. Mark Mun Vong, Mary Joyce Bulao, Dr. Napon Jatusripitak, Dr. Prajak Kongkirati, Dr. Tricia Yeoh, Dr. Yoes Kenawas, and Dr. Aries Arugay.

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.

Symposium on Shifting Approaches to Nusantara: A ‘Green’ Capital City in Indonesia?
Join the Indonesia Studies Program at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute for a symposium that aims to critically assess the progress of Nusantara’s development, the environmental and technological considerations in building a ‘green’ city, and the political dynamics shaping the new capital city.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Jeremy Tiang: State of Emergency - A Novel
Join the New York Public Library for a talk by acclaimed translator Jeremy Tiang, who will discuss his debut novel State of Emergency. This book is the winner of the Singapore Literature Prize.

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.

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.

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.

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.