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 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 …
ASEAN | World Economic Forum
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 …
The ASEAN region is the world's economic dark horse. Here's why
Aug 22, 2023 · Inclusivity and sustainable innovation are key to a strategy that is pushing the ASEAN region to the top of the world's annual economic growth league.
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.
RCEP trade agreement and the future of multilateralism
Mar 25, 2025 · The future of trade is under threat from rising protectionism, and prevailing narratives about the end of globalization. The RCEP trade agreement is a beacon for the future of …