As the world came together to celebrate World Tourism Day on 27th September, the theme “Tourism and Peace” took centre stage, underscoring tourism’s profound role in fostering understanding, unity, and peace among diverse cultures and communities.
Twenty visual artists from ASEAN Member States and India gathered in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in 2022 to participate in the second ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp, centring on the theme “Oceans of Connectivity.” The camp was supported by the ASEAN-India Fund and implemented with the assistance of the SEHER Foundation, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting music, dance, … The 2nd ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp Exhibit: Oceans of Connectivity
As diplomats and those in the corridors of power do their jobs, how can ordinary citizens contribute to public diplomacy? While we cannot participate in ministerial talks and high-level summits, ordinary citizens and incredibly creative communities have the potential to contribute in enhancing relationships between India and other countries.
The ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO) is the proud winner of the ASEAN Prize 2024. A-Y-O is its abbreviation, but “ayo” is also a word in Bahasa Indonesia that means “let’s go!” or “come on!”. It is a fitting name for an organisation with roots in Indonesia that encourages collaboration and thrives on friendship among youth … ASEAN Prize Winner 2024: Youth, Let’s Go with AYO!
K-pop may hold the global spotlight, but traditional Korean music is slowly finding its audience. Sometimes, with a bit of help from K-pop idols.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the ASEAN-Korea dialogue relations. The Republic of Korea established a Sectoral Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN in 1989 and was accorded full Dialogue Partner status by ASEAN in two years, in 1991. Upon celebrating the 35th ASEAN-ROK anniversary this year, I am happy to say that we have taken … ASEAN-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Role of the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund
Sixty students from prominent Indonesian universities came together for an insightful dialogue with women ambassadors from ASEAN Member States and Dialogue Partners. The participating universities included Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta, Binus University, University of Al-Azhar Indonesia, and Universitas Pertamina.
“Prevention is key to building a connected and resilient ASEAN. By connecting people from diverse backgrounds and promoting open dialogues, we foster mutual understanding and respect. This inclusive approach strengthens social cohesion and builds a more resilient ASEAN, capable of preventing conflicts.” Mr. Khamphou Phiasackha Chair of the Senior Officials Committee for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural … Culture of Prevention in Action: Safeguarding Children in the Philippines from Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
ASEAN is at the forefront of digitally transforming its financial services. Eight out of 10 ASEAN Member States have established and adopted low-cost national Quick Response (QR) payment channels, and consumers in ASEAN are rapidly embracing digital financial services, including digital payments.
Like the rest of the world, Southeast Asia is undergoing a massive digital transformation. In most ASEAN Member States, internet penetration rate now exceeds 70 per cent, and internet users have surpassed 400 million (Jalli, 2024). Access to internet services in the ASEAN region has reached an average of 79.5 per 100 persons in 2021, … Empowering Women through Digital Technology