What is ASEAN? | World Economic Forum
May 9, 2017 · ASEAN has discussed drawing up a code of conduct to be signed with China governing disputes in the South China Sea, but Beijing is reluctant to sign on to a multilateral agreement. What …
ASEAN is turning global tensions into regional opportunities
Jul 7, 2025 · In a time of fragmentation, ASEAN stands out as a rare economic bright spot because it's leveraging global uncertainty into a strategic advantage.
How ASEAN can thrive through innovation and collaboration
Jul 18, 2025 · The resilience of ASEAN depends on investing in innovation, digital transformation and advanced manufacturing, as well as deepening regional cooperation.
6 questions for ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn
Jan 22, 2025 · ASEAN has emerged as a major economic and political bloc. At Davos 2025, ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn detailed opportunities and challenges for the region.
ASEAN will drive global growth. Here's how to unleash it
Dec 1, 2025 · By 2030, ASEAN's digital economy is expected to more than double to $560 billion. But obstacles in the region remain, such as funding for small businesses.
Why this is the moment for ASEAN to forge strategic autonomy
Sep 29, 2025 · ASEAN's fragmented reaction to US tariffs shows the need for greater solidarity and shared economic mechanisms – something shared by regional blocs across the world.
Why ASEAN’s new Digital Economy Framework Agreement is a game …
May 26, 2025 · The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is a new strategic roadmap for the region to address the complexities and opportunities of the digital economy. The world’s first …
What ASEAN offers the world in the Intelligent Age
Jan 22, 2025 · ASEAN leads in the Intelligent Age with innovation, sustainability and regional stability, driving digital growth, climate action and global collaboration.
Will ASEAN be the world’s most attractive region in 2025?
Jan 25, 2025 · ASEAN's advantages, ranging from a large, young market to an embrace of the digital economy, offers a conducive environment to investors - leaders said at Davos 2025.
ASEAN takes major step toward landmark digital economy pact
Oct 28, 2025 · Southeast Asian nations reached a milestone in negotiations for a regional digital economy pact, setting the stage for digital integration across a market of 680 million people.