Assisting American Business in Asia

An in-depth interview with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Asia, Craig Allen. Hosted for Hawaii statewide television by David Day, this program explores the role of the the U.S. Department of Commerce in facilitating American business in Asian markets.

The show covers the significance of exports, initiatives for tourism, special business opportunities that are coming, the significance of the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) and its impact upon the U.S. and Hawaii, in particular. Interestingly, the conversation also turns to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and special issues involving trade between the U.S. and China.

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Hawaii’s Bridge to the New Burma

A probing discussion on the changes and reforms Myanmar is undergoing along with the very unusual links that Hawaii has with this country. The conversation includes a look at the potential for American business in Burma/Myanmar.

 

Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon

Yangon Pagoda

Strategic Location

 

 

This television show, aired statewide in Hawaii, is hosted by international business lawyer David Day with 2 special guests recently returning from Myanmar: Professor Miemie Byrd of the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (a Burmese-American with family in Myanmar today) and Karen Knudsen, the Director of External Affairs for Hawaii’s East West Center.

 

Ms. Byrd & Knudsen @ NLD Shop

 

Democracy’s Road

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Analysis of Developments in Burma/Myanmar & Visit with Suu Kyi

 

 Ralph Cossa, the President of Pacific Forum, CSIS, engages with “Asia in Review” television host and commentator David Day in a lively discussion and analysis of the recent reforms and changes in Burma.

Suu Kyi Intro Ralph Cossa, NLD Hq 2002

Suu Kyi Intro Ralph Cossa, NLD Hq 2002

Ralph Cossa @ NLD Hq, Yangon, Burma 2002

 

 

During the show,  Mr. Cossa’s discusses his interesting personal visit with Aung San Suu Kyi.

 

Ralph Cossa & Aung San Suu Kyi 2002

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