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 […]
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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 […]
ASEAN, associated entities to join forces for community building
JAKARTA, 4 May 2017 – The ASEAN Secretariat hosted the inaugural Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN today in an effort to strengthen cooperation for community building efforts. The forum brought together 150 participants comprising of ASEAN parliamentarians, legal experts, bankers, youth, civil society representatives, women, disability advocates and business and professional associations representing 56 entities and centres associated with […]