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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future

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This year, ASEAN has embarked on a momentous journey towards ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future—an ASEAN that is resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred. On the one hand, “Shared Future” refers to what is envisioned, which, as I said, is a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN. But on the other hand, “Shared Future” is not … Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future

Cover Story for the Special Issue 45

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About the Artist Jojo S. Limpo is a seasoned Creative Director based in Manila, with a career spanning over five decades across a wide range of industries. His passion for art was reignited during the pandemic lockdown, sparking a creative surge that resulted in three consecutive solo exhibitions. Currently serving as the Creative Director for … Cover Story for the Special Issue 45

Asmah Husaini, PhD: Preserving Dignity Through Care

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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.

Harnessing Canada’s Clean Energy Expertise to Power ASEAN’s Sustainable Development

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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

Women in Diplomacy: Ambassador Vicky Singmin, Mission of Canada to ASEAN

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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

ASEAN-India Women Scientists Conclave: Creating Spaces for Growth and Visibility in Science

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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

Towards a more inclusive and barrier-free Philippine tourism

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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