Myong Kun (Chris) Shin is an Associate at The Asia Group, bringing a diverse portfolio of expertise on South Korean and Indo-Pacific political, economic, and security dynamics. Based in Washington DC as a member of the Korea practice, Chris supports clients by analyzing complex geopolitical landscapes and delivering actionable insights into defense, economic, and political […]
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Claire Buaphan is an Analyst at The Asia Group, where she supports the Southeast Asia team by analyzing political, economic, and business dynamics, with a focus on Thailand. Prior to joining TAG, Claire worked extensively in government, trade, and public-private partnerships. As a Trade and Investment Promotion Officer with the Royal Thai Consulate in Shanghai,
Yuka Hayashi is a Vice President at The Asia Group and a member of the firm’s Japan Practice. Leveraging decades of experience as a journalist in Japan and the United States, Yuka oversees the team’s research and analytical work across the Washington and Tokyo offices. She ensures that clients receive top-quality advice and cutting-edge materials
The Honorable John Tsang is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group. Tsang brings to TAG an unmatched depth of experience from his four-decade career in the public sector. As Hong Kong’s longest-serving Financial Secretary from 2007 to 2017, Tsang played a crucial role in shaping the city’s economic landscape and solidified his reputation as
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Jada Fraser is an Associate in The Asia Group’s Japan practice, where she supports clients with in-depth research and analysis on foreign and defense policy and advice on navigating the political dynamics around critical and emerging technologies and digital services. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Jada was a Country Director for Japan at the Office of the
Matt Ingeneri is a Vice President at The Asia Group where he oversees projects in Maritime Southeast Asia, developing and supporting the implementation of sophisticated investment and government relations strategies to help clients navigate evolving geopolitical dynamics and leverage broader regional and sectoral trends. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Matt spent 22 years in
Grace Sayuri Ahearn is a Tokyo-based Associate in The Asia Group’s Japan practice, where she supports clients by providing in-depth analysis and advice on political, regulatory, and geostrategic issues in Japan. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Grace was a Senior Policy Analyst at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas’ Washington DC office, where she worked on
Hannah is an Associate Vice President with the China Practice at The Asia Group. At TAG, Hannah specializes in advising multinationals on a range of operational challenges and opportunities, supporting clients in the manufacturing and tech sectors. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Hannah provided China-related expertise and analysis for corporate clients at The Cohen
David Saunders is an Associate at The Asia Group’s Southeast Asia Practice, where he supports clients across a range of sectors, including telecommunications, aviation, tech, and energy and sustainability. At TAG, David coordinates weekly client deliverables – including a pan-Southeast Asia analytic newsletter and an Indo-Pacific energy transition tracker – and briefs clients on key
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Basant S. Sanghera is a Managing Principal at The Asia Group. Basant brings extensive experience spearheading diplomatic initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic and commercial partnership. Prior to joining TAG, Basant served at the Department of State for 12 years as a South Asia policy expert. Basant helped develop and coordinate the U.S. Government’s strategic
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