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With the adoption of the ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, we continue to be in conversation with people in the region on their hopes and concerns for the future. The ASEAN aimed to involve various perspectives in this endeavour, reaching out extensively to gather insights. We received responses from our readers, social media followers, youth … In Your Words

The 8th of August has always been a festive and eagerly anticipated day at the ASEAN Secretariat: the ASEAN Day Celebration. The theme of the 58th ASEAN Day, “Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN Future,” reflects Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”

Amidst global transformation, geo-economic shifts, climate change, rapid urbanisation, digital transformation, and ageing populations continue to impact people’s lives in ASEAN. Responding to and leveraging these developments will be crucial to realising the ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future.

With the commitment that “people are at the centre of ASEAN,” the ASCC takes a bold step in advancing a people-centred, people-oriented, and inclusive Community that prioritises people’s well-being and quality of life amid evolving regional and global geopolitical and socio-economic landscapes.

Formally launched in 2015, the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) is one of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community, as envisioned in the Declaration of ASEAN Concord II (Bali Concord II). The ASCC is often touted as the “People’s Pillar” because the core values of its community-building work focus on people’s well-being, social welfare, and … A People-Centred Future

The genesis of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 The Ha Noi Declaration on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision paved the roadmap for the development of a Post- 2025 Vision, which led the establishment of a High-Level Task Force (HLTF). Guided by a well-deliberated Rules of Procedures, the HLTF convened its first meeting by the end … Crafting the ASCC Strategic Plan: A Systematic, Participatory, and Data-Driven Approach

The world is undergoing unprecedented transformation. In the decades ahead, ASEAN must harness its economic foundation, leverage its diversity, and cultivate future-ready talent to navigate crucial crossroads.

ASEAN is at a critical juncture in its economic trajectory. Over the past decade, the region has made a remarkable progress in integration, stability, and growth, benefiting over 680 million people across 10 Member States. Yet, vast opportunities remain untapped— opportunities that could propel ASEAN to unprecedented levels of prosperity and influence. In today’s rapidly … Your Future, Served Up: An Actionable ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan