May 9, 2017 · ASEAN was founded half a century ago in 1967 by the five Southeast Asian nations of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. This was during the polarized atmosphere of the Cold War, and the alliance aimed to promote stability in the region. Over time, the group expanded to include its current 10 members.

Jan 22, 2025 · ASEAN embodies “unity in diversity,” prioritizing centrality, consensus and non-interference under its governance model. This approach has fostered regional stability and integration despite differences, proving vital during the pandemic with coordinated responses showcasing ASEAN’s collaborative strength.

Sep 8, 2018 · The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) launched in 2016 is far from the envisaged single production base articulated in the 2007 ASEAN Charter. Our expectations for the future have changed dramatically with the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is driven by technologies that blur the distinction between the digital and physical world.

Aug 29, 2018 · ASEAN member states span a wide spectrum of income levels, ranging from Singapore’s GDP per capita of $57,714 to Cambodia’s $1,384 and Myanmar’s $1,298 in 2017. In recent years, lower-income states have made important gains. However, regional economic gains have fallen short of erasing significant differences among ASEAN member states.

Nov 14, 2017 · ASEAN also needs to figure out how to navigate the arriving technological disruptions. The ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution comprised of automation, digitization, cloud computing and the internet of things could bring about much needed benefits to the region in the form of better jobs, more connectivity, improved services like healthcare ...

Aug 22, 2023 · To ensure regional integration, ASEAN’s innovation efforts are focused on sustainable development, enhancing trade facilitation, and cross-ASEAN talent exchange. When looking at drivers of economic growth, ASEAN is a region sometimes overlooked for its potential and overshadowed by economic powerhouses such as China and the United States.

Jan 25, 2025 · ASEAN has long been an attractive investment bloc because of its huge, rapidly developing markets, young, digitally-savvy populations, wealth of natural resources, and a strong cultural identity. In its embrace of the digital age, it has arguably become even more so, and now in an era characterized by geopolitical and trading factiousness, its ...

Nov 17, 2023 · Unlocking ASEAN’s outstanding potentialWith 630 million people and economic growth averaging 5% per annum, ASEAN stands out as one of the world’s most exciting regions. Significant work is, however, needed for the region to realize its full potential.Regional AgendaThe ASEAN regional community has identified the following priorities:- Understanding the impact of …

Jul 3, 2024 · The ASEAN energy landscape is diverse, with each nation having unique resources, but this fragmentation hinders progress toward a sustainable energy future. The ASEAN Leaders for Just Energy Transition (ASEAN JET) community, with over 20 CEO members across sectors in South-East Asia, is poised to play a pivotal role in uniting business leaders ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition. How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?