ASEAN At 53
On 8 August 2020, ASEAN turns 53 with a virtual celebration, a first in its history. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to stay apart, but ASEAN’s spirit of unity and togetherness lives on.
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23rd ASCC Council Convenes to Further ASEAN’s Socio-Cultural Cooperation
The ministers of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) gathered virtually for the 23rd ASCC Council meeting on 23 June 2020 to discuss developments in the socio-cultural sectors in the region, including ASEAN’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 36TH ASEAN Summit
Against a backdrop of a raging pandemic and global economic downturn, ASEAN heads of state reaffirmed their solidarity and cooperation at the 36th ASEAN Summit on 26 June 2020. The summit was held via a live-streamed video conference—a first in the 44-year history of the biannual summit.
Studies on Informal Employment Reveal Progress, Gaps, and Future Directions
A secure and satisfying job. Good income. Health care and social insurance.
William Wongso
William Wongso has been in the food industry for more than four decades. But slowing down never once crossed his mind.
Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican is fondly known as the first lady of Malaysian theatre. She has been involved in the Malaysian theatre scene since the 1960s, acting in plays that defined the Malaysian theatre scene.
Francisco A. Datar, PhD
Francisco A. Datar was determined to become a medical doctor at an early age, but tight finances, a mentor’s guidance, and serendipity set him on a different path—physical anthropology.
Krisana Kraisintu, PhD
Krisana Kraisintu dedicates her life to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable healthcare. She studied at Chiang Mai University, Thailand, and continued her study at University of Strathclyde, and University of Bath in the United Kingdom.
Addressing Ageism in ASEAN
Southeast Asia has an ageing population. Social and economic development in the region has helped lower mortality and fertility rates, and increased life expectancy.
Plastics in a Pandemic: A Look at a Long-term Solutions
Saving Lives, Polluting the Earth.