Press Releases

Washington, DC & Hong Kong | July 1, 2025 – The Asia Group (TAG) is excited to announce the promotion of George Chen to Partner. In this capacity, Chen will continue to both lead TAG’s Hong Kong and Taipei offices and serve as Co-Chair of TAG’s Digital Practice. Chen’s elevation demonstrates TAG’s steadfast commitment to […]

New Delhi, India | June 11, 2025 – The Asia Group (TAG) is delighted to announce the expansion of its South Asia Practice with the appointment of Colonel (Ret.) Shailender Arya as Senior Advisor. Arya’s deep expertise in defense and technology industrial cooperation enhances TAG’s premier client-servicing capabilities across the defense and strategic sectors. “Shailender

Washington, DC; New Delhi, India | May 29, 2025 – The Asia Group (TAG) is excited to announce Nisha D. Biswal as a Partner at the firm. Biswal brings decades of expertise and leadership at the highest levels of U.S. government, development finance, and business diplomacy to TAG’s rapidly expanding South Asia and Energy &

Washington, D.C. | May 27, 2025 – The Asia Group (TAG) is pleased to welcome Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper as a Partner. In her new role, Rapp-Hooper will lead the firm’s Geopolitical Risk Practice helping clients navigate growing geopolitical challenges. She will also oversee TAG’s state-of-the-art research and analytical products and public-facing thought leadership efforts. With her extensive experience in Asia policy, Rapp-Hooper brings invaluable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the Indo-Pacific, positioning TAG to deliver even greater value to clients amid ongoing geopolitical shifts and geoeconomic uncertainties.

TAG Managing Partner Amb. Kurt Tong shared his thoughts on the future of U.S.-Korea Relations in an interview with Korea Economic Daily TV, sharing insights, including, “Donald Trump doesn’t change his mind, but he is flexible, and that provides important clues for how other countries should deal with him.”

Washington, DC; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | May 8, 2025– The Asia Group (TAG) is pleased to announce that Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sta Maria’s appointment reflects TAG’s conviction that Malaysia is an important driver of Southeast Asia’s digital

Washington, D.C. | May 7, 2025 – The Asia Group is excited to announce the expansion of its Defense and National Security Practice with the launch of the TAG Indo-Pacific Defense Incubator (IPDI) initiative, led by TAG Senior Advisor Kelly Magsamen. “Kelly offers unparalleled insight into the region’s defense conditions and boasts a remarkable track

Washington, DC; Seoul, South Korea | April 21, 2025 – The Asia Group (TAG) is proud to announce the launch of its new office in Seoul, South Korea, led by Managing Director Byung-Dae Lim. This strategic physical investment in South Korea reflects TAG’s conviction that South Korea is a world leader in global economic innovation

WASHINGTON, DC | March 27, 2025 — The Asia Group (TAG) is pleased to announce an expansion of its South Asia practice with the appointments of Nisha Biswal and Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu as Senior Advisors. Their decades of expertise will further strengthen The Asia Group’s reputation as the premier business consultancy across the Indo-Pacific. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. | March 19 — The Asia Group (TAG) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Schuch-Page has rejoined TAG as a Managing Principal. Drawing on her deep experience across the government, private, and non-profit sectors, Schuch-Page will lead client servicing for companies investing in the energy sector and working to drive stronger financial performance