What is ASEAN? | World Economic Forum
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.
The 'ASEAN way': what it is, how it must change for the future
2018年9月8日 · 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.
The ASEAN region is the world's economic dark horse. Here's why
2023年8月22日 · 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.
What we’ve achieved and the challenges ahead – 50 years of ASEAN
2017年11月14日 · 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 ...
How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy ...
2024年7月3日 · 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 ...
Davos 2023: ASEAN officials promote positive economic outlook
2023年1月18日 · The optimism—particularly among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries—was showcased throughout the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland. “We are confident, if you can play a role like this, that ASEAN becomes the centre of economic growth in the region,” said Luhut B. Pandjaitan, the ...
7 key challenges for the future of ASEAN | World Economic Forum
2018年8月29日 · 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.
What you need to know about the ASEAN Economic Community
2016年5月31日 · Only 50% of ASEAN businesses have utilized tariff reductions set out in the ASEAN’s regional free trade agreement (FTA). And although tariffs are in decline, non-tariff measures – health and safety regulations, licences and quotas – …
How ASEAN is building trust in its digital economy
2024年1月12日 · The World Economic Forum, in cooperation with the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund, has launched the ASEAN Digital Economy Agreement Leadership to facilitate these moves. This project aims to support ASEAN member states in addressing preparedness, overcoming challenges and reaping the benefits of digital economy agreements.
ASEAN | World Economic Forum
2023年11月17日 · 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 …