As the annual agenda of UCLG ASPAC, the UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau (ExBu) Meeting 2022 was successfully organised online on June 9, 2022. The agenda was attended by 27 people from the Southeast Asia region. Starting the meeting, the Climate and Energy in ASEAN videos were displayed. After that, Mr. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha (the […]
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Transforming ASEAN into Smart Cities for Sustainable Urban Development
What are smart cities, and how do smart cities work? A comprehensive answer addressed by the Secretary General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi, indicated that smart city uses science, technology, digital solutions, and other innovative techniques to tackle urban challenges and raise the standard of living of the society. Dato Lim continued that a […]
Enlightening ASEAN through A.C.T., Addressing Challenges Together, a new promising motto for Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship
Enlightening ASEAN through A.C.T., Addressing Challenges Together, a new promising motto for Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship. Cemented itself as the ASEAN member state twice since 1999, Cambodia has returned to be the ASEAN Chair for the third time starting from October 2021, continuing the leadership torch from the previous successor, Brunei Darussalam. The presidency of […]
Singapore assumes leadership of ASEAN Furniture Industries Council for a two-year term
The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC), a member of the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC), takes over the baton from its Philippines counterpart to lead the eight-country member association into the next chapter of development. Newly appointed AFIC Chairman Mr Ernie Koh aims to further strengthen the positioning of ASEAN industry players on the global […]
ASEAN Prize 2022 Call for Nomination
The ASEAN Prize 2022 is officially open for nominations today!The search for an outstanding ASEAN citizen or institution to receive this regional premier award will open until 25 April.ASEAN Prize recognises ASEAN individuals and institutions who have made impactful differences and promoted a greater ASEAN identity towards ASEAN Community building. Check out the eligibility and […]
ASEAN to participate in World Expo Dubai
JAKARTA, 27 October 2020 – The ASEAN Secretariat is pleased to announce its participation at the WorldExpo2020, scheduled to take place in October next year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Originally slated from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, Expo2020 has been rescheduled from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 due to COVID19 […]
ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship Workshop Showcases ASEAN Scientists’ Contributions During COVID-19
Indonesia, 8 October 2020 – The ASEAN Foundation with support from the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation and the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the virtual 2019/20 ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship Close Out Workshop. The ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship is a regional programme that aims […]
ASEAN, associated entities to deepen cooperation amid COVID-19 pandemic
JAKARTA, 20 October 2020 – Today, the Secretariat hosted the 4th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN. This annual forum provides a platform for the ASEAN accredited Entities to bolster further cooperation with ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN sectoral bodies and ASEAN related centres, and among themselves. About 150 participants representing ASEAN parliamentarians, judiciaries, youth, civil societies, women, and business and professional […]
ASEAN, associated entities to strengthen collaboration towards Vision 2025
JAKARTA, 29 April 2019 – ASEAN and its associated entities discussed the progress they have made and how they could strengthen collaboration in achieving a more integrated and people-focused ASEAN at the 3rd Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN held in Jakarta today. Over 150 participants representing ASEAN youth, civil societies, women, business and professional associations attended the forum. Hosted by […]
ASEAN to strengthen partnership and cooperation with entities
JAKARTA, 15 October 2018 – Today, the ASEAN Secretariat hosted the 2nd Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN. The forum served as a platform for the entities to explore possible cooperation between ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN sectoral bodies, ASEAN related centres and entities, and among the entities themselves. Over 80 participants representing ASEAN parliamentarians, judiciaries, youth, civil societies, women, and business and professional associations […]