Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)

The objectives of the subject “Boao Forum for Asia” are the following:

1. To understand the objectives and structure of the Boao Forum for Asia
2. To analyse the Asian economic integration
3. To learn about the economic and social development in Asia

Description: Boao Forum for Asia

As a non-Government and non-profit international organisation, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) is a forum for Governments, business and academics in Asia to share visions on the most pressing topics in this dynamic region.

The Boao Forum for Asia is committed to promoting the regional economic integration of international trade (imports, exports, services, foreign direct investment, logistics) and bringing the Asian Countries even closer to their development goals.

The members countries of the Boao Forum for Asia are Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

The last fifty years has been witness to the remarkable progress made in the economic and social development of the Asian Countries. As a result, the influence of Asia on the international and regional affairs has been increasing steadily.

The economic integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and cooperation in the Mekong river basin and “Tumenjiang” River Basin are underway.

The Boao Forum for Asia belongs to the Sinic-Buddhist Civilisation, Hindu Civilisation and the Islamic Civilisation.

Masters and Doctorates in International Business for...

1. ASEAN Students: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
2. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
3. Central Asian Students: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan