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Advancing Equality and Empowerment of all Women and Girls in ASEAN

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ASEAN firmly believes that bridging the gender gap and ensuring that all women and girls realise their fullest potentials are sine qua non to the realisation of a fairer, inclusive, and resilient ASEAN Community. Through the years, ASEAN has mobilised political consensus and placed high-level political commitment on introducing and institutionalising these perspectives in multiple … Advancing Equality and Empowerment of all Women and Girls in ASEAN

ASEAN Workforce Trends: Insights from LinkedIn

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Significant changes are underway in the world of work. AI, digital technologies, and the climate transition are reshaping the work landscape, transforming jobs, careers, and whole industries. In this article, we explore the latest trends from data on the LinkedIn platform and their impact on the region’s workforce.

Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Pitfalls

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as the ability of smart computers and programs to perform tasks that would normally need human intellect. AI has enormous potential in various areas, including energy, agriculture, health, retail, and logistics. The advantages of using AI may include higher productivity, better decision-making, better client experiences through optimising energy use, assisting … Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Pitfalls

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement

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Overview The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) aims to accelerate ASEAN’s transformation into a leading digital economy that fosters greater digital cooperation and paves the way for regional digital integration and inclusive growth and development.

Revolutionising Biological Threat Intelligence

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In the face of unprecedented global health challenges, the ASEAN BioDiaspora Virtual Center (ABVC) has emerged as a pioneering force in the realm of infectious disease analytics within the region. ABVC has evolved into a crucial player in the battle against infectious diseases, leveraging big data analytics to monitor, analyse, and disseminate information. Over the … Revolutionising Biological Threat Intelligence

Accelerating Digital Transformation And Embracing Growth in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

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The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for the ASEAN region, prompting a focus on accelerating its development agenda by incorporating the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) into its recovery strategy. In response to the crisis, ASEAN developed the Consolidated Strategy on the Fourth Industrial Revolution for ASEAN in 2021, providing policy guidance to build an … Accelerating Digital Transformation And Embracing Growth in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)