It was a sweltering day in Brunei Darussalam in early May 2025. The “feels like” temperature in areas such as Bangar and Pekan Tutong reaches as high as 44 degrees Celsius. The Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department posted social media warnings and urged the public to take precautions.
Over the past few decades, ASEAN has rapidly grown into one of the world’s fastest-expanding economic regions. Nations like Indonesia, Viet Nam, Thailand, and the Philippines have consistently posted strong GDP growth rates. The ASEAN economy is projected by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to grow by 4.7 per cent in 2025, and ASEAN is … Harnessing Canada’s Clean Energy Expertise to Power ASEAN’s Sustainable Development
Ambassador Vicky Singmin shared her perspectives on ASEAN-Canada cooperation and outlined strategic partnership priorities for the coming decade, focusing on people-to-people connection and free trade partnership. She also emphasised Canada’s global leadership in advancing gender equality and women empowerment, particularly through its commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Ambassador Singmin joined the Canada … Women in Diplomacy: Ambassador Vicky Singmin, Mission of Canada to ASEAN
The first ASEAN-India Women Scientists Conclave, held from 24–26 April 2024 in Singapore, was a meaningful step in advancing regional collaboration and gender equity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It was organised under the ASEAN-India Framework by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, in … ASEAN-India Women Scientists Conclave: Creating Spaces for Growth and Visibility in Science
Philippine tourism remains at the forefront of the country’s local economy, contributing an all-time high of 760.50 billion Philippine pesos (approximately 13.2 billion US dollars) in tourism revenue from inbound tourism expenditures in 2024. Approximately 16.4 million Filipinos are employed by the tourism industry alone, accounting for over 34 per cent of the country’s national … Towards a more inclusive and barrier-free Philippine tourism
A new report on gender equality in Southeast Asia shows improvements in women’s education, access to water and sanitation, and political representation—but also warns of their continuing poverty and vulnerability to climate change.
In 2025, the Parliament of Malaysia is honoured to assume the Chairmanship of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), a crucial role in fostering regional parliamentary cooperation. As ASEAN stands at the crossroads of unprecedented global challenges and opportunities, AIPA remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that parliamentary institutions lead the way in advancing inclusive … Parliament at the Forefront for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable ASEAN
The ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045 supports the Strategic Plans of the ASEAN Political-Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Pillars and Connectivity. It includes enhanced institutional capacity and effectiveness in addressing global and regional challenges.
On 26 May 2025, the Leaders of ASEAN Member States signed the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future. Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, took part in the Signing Ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future. With the signing of the Declaration, the ASEAN 2045: Our … ASEAN Community Vision 2045: Our Shared Future
Malaysia is transitioning into an ageing society, with individuals aged 60 and above expected to comprise more than 15 per cent of the population by 2030. The most pressing challenges include: Limited access to age-friendly healthcare services, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Shortage of trained geriatric care providers, caregivers, and age-sensitive support systems. Rising … Healthy Ageing in Malaysia