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Transforming The Future of Education in ASEAN

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ASEAN and its Member States are keenly aware of the challenges posed by accelerated digitalisation and its impact on society, including the rapidly changing world of work. Moreover, the Member States recognise the need to integrate sustainable development goals into their education systems and strengthen resilience to future trends and disruptions.

Message from the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Ekkaphab Phanthavong

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Transforming education is both an imperative and an opportunity. Our region’s net enrolment and completion rates in primary and secondary education have markedly increased. Substantial progress has also been made towards achieving gender parity in gross enrolment in primary education. The education sector boasts significant developments in promoting higher education and lifelong learning.

Cover Story for the Issue 38

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About the Artist Ibrahim Bin Hj Md Yussop, known as “Ibbi,” is an independent illustrator, graphic designer, and art director from Brunei Darussalam. Since becoming an illustrator in 2016 and a graphic designer in 2017, he has pursued a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design at the University of Brighton, UK. Ibbi’s practice centres on playful … Cover Story for the Issue 38

Water Festivals of Southeast Asia and Northeast India

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Water festivals are important occasions in Southeast Asia and Northeast India. Despite geographical differences, the water festivals celebrated in the two regions are startlingly similar, underscoring Southeast Asia and Northeast India’s common cultural and historical linkages.

ASEAN Youth Ready Together!

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ASEAN Volunteers, an ASEAN Cooperation Project, aims to foster a caring and sharing community among ASEAN youth through volunteering activities. It aspires to become an ASEAN-led integrated platform for such activities, to promote ASEAN awareness and to foster participatory community building by actively engaging the youth.

Rethinking Health Advocacy with Pingann Oung

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Thirty-one year-old Pingann Oung is a prominent social media influencer in Cambodia, known for promoting healthy lifestyles and overall well-being. His rise to fame began unexpectedly as an advocate for women’s health, which quickly garnered him a substantial following and significant influence beyond the health and wellness community.