Cesar V. Purisima briefed Asia House corporate members

Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima briefed Asia House corporate members and took part in a roundtable discussion this morning. The upcoming presidential election, economy of the Philippines, infrastructure, ASEAN integration and tourism were among the topics discussed.

Insights into Georgia ahead of a series of talks at Asia House

Asia House will be hosting three events showcasing writers from Georgia from 11 to 14 April as part of London cultural feast 'Where Europe Meets Asia: Georgia25'. Ahead of the series artistic director of the programme Maya Jaggi gives an interview to Asia House.

Popular Russian novelist to discuss life and influences

Boris Akunin, one of Russia's most widely-read novelists, who was born in post-Stalinist Georgia, will talk about his life and career with Boyd Tonkin, Senior Writer at The Independent and jury chair of the 2016 Man Booker International Prize, at Asia House as part of the 'Where Europe Meets Asia: Georgia25' series.

Monday 11 April

18.45 - 20.00

Asian Development Bank's flagship publication to be launched at Asia House

Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) flagship economic publication Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2016 provides a comprehensive analysis of macroeconomic issues in developing Asia, including growth projections by country and region. This year's ADO, which has the theme, 'Asia's potential growth', will be presented by ADB Chief Economist Shang-Jin Wei at Asia House followed by a panel discussion.

Tuesday 26 April

15.00 - 16.30

New-generation novelist to discuss frustrations and freedoms of being a writer in Georgia

One of Georgia’s most exciting new-generation novelists and playwrights Lasha Bugadze joins Claire Armitstead, Books Editor of Guardian News & Media, to discuss what it means to be a writer in the new Georgia. What are its freedoms, frustrations and flashpoints – from religious revival to the memory of Stalinism? The ticket price includes a complimentary glass of Georgian wine.

Thursday 14 April

18.45 - 20.00

Bestselling writers to discuss Georgia's fascinating past

Two of post-Soviet Georgia's bestselling novelists and screenwriters Aka Morchiladze and Dato Turashvili, will remember the road to independence and the decade of the 90s in this event at Asia House. How do they see the legacy of that dark period, and what stories did they choose to tell? Meanwhile author Donald Rayfield will tell Maya Jaggi, award-winning cultural journalist and Artistic Director of Georgia25, why Georgians cherish the ‘golden age’ of Queen Tamar.

Tuesday 12 April

18.30 - 20.15

Mongolian Foreign Minister to brief corporate members

Only two years ago, Mongolia was one of the fastest growing economies in the world and China’s biggest trading partner. But when China sneezes, Mongolia gets a cold. Mongolia’s GDP growth rate is estimated to fall to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 18 per cent in 2011. Mr. Lundeg Purevsuren, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, will discuss Mongolia’s economic challenges and its opportunities as well as the country’s soft power policy at a private briefing and roundtable discussion.

Tuesday 3 May

08.00 - 09.30

For corporate members

Indian economy in the spotlight

The newly-appointed High Commissioner of India to the UK H.E. Mr Navtej Sarna will join Asia House corporate members for a private briefing on the current economic and political developments in India.

Wednesday 4 May

08.00 - 09.30

For corporate members

Briefing on UKTI's strategy in Asia

The recently appointed Chief Executive of UK Trade and Investment Dr Catherine Raines will join Asia House corporate members for a private briefing to discuss UKTI’s global strategy with a direct focus on Asia.

Wednesday 8 June

08.00 - 09.30

For corporate members

Bake Off winner to open Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival

The Great British Bake Off 2015 winner Nadiya Hussain and journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown will take to the stage for a fascinating discussion about identity, integration and of course cakes.

Wednesday 4 May

18.45-20.30

Unwind at Asia House with yoga and an Indian feast

Join us for a mid-week treat of yoga and a shared Indian meal at Asia House which promises to help you relax. The evening will start with a one hour yoga class from leading London-based instructor Leila Sadeghee, and will then be followed by a delicious meal from Indian chef and author Mira Manek, who has revolutionised Indian cuisine by creating healthy dishes that are packed with spices and flavours.

Wednesday 20 April

18.00 - 20.30

The 10th edition of the Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival will take place 4 to 18 May 2016

The programme for the Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival is now published! There will be talks with authors from across Asia including a session focused on how social issues in Pakistan are being addressed through art, the Cultural Revolution in China and the drugs culture in Myanmar; as well as a performance and poetry looking at hjiras, events exploring the relationship between Shakespeare and Bollywood and a day dedicated to The Jungle Book when children will be able to make masks and re-enact famous scenes from the story!

Explore the connection between Shakespeare and India

Join us for three action-packed days of discussions and screenings exploring the relationship between Shakespeare and Bollywood, the world’s largest cinema industry.

Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 April

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By 2030, China’s working-age population will account for 12 cents of every dollar spent in cities worldwide

This latest report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) finds that three groups will generate generate half of global urban consumption growth to 2030. These three demographic groups are: the retiring and elderly in developed economies; China’s working-age population; and North America’s working-age population. By 2030, the China working-age group will expand by 20 percent—an additional 100 million people—and per capita consumption is expected to more than double.