ASEAN Arts and Culture: Riding the Digital Waves
In June 2019, six musicians caught the world’s attention as they came online to perform an orchestral piece by Bach from six different cities across the world.
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Keep the Small Strong: Measures to ease the pandemic’s impact on MSMEs in the region
The micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector is often described as the backbone of the ASEAN economy.
COVID-19 Response: Enhancing Regional Cooperation
It is clear that the world will need to live with the threat and impact of COVID-19 for the foreseeable future. The dangers and dire consequences from the spread of this disease loom over us, and there is no time for complacency. Since early January, ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Health Sector have launched … COVID-19 Response: Enhancing Regional Cooperation
What is the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)?
In 2003, ASEAN Leaders adopted the Declaration of ASEAN Concord II (also known as the Bali Concord II), which established an ASEAN Community consisting of three pillars.
Aspiring Journalists Participate in Bandar Seri Begawan Training Workshop on Social Journalism
Twenty aspiring journalists from 10 ASEAN Member States returned to their home countries armed with newfound knowledge and skills in social journalism, thanks to a training workshop held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam on 16-19 September 2019.
ASEAN Member States Seek Growth of Their Creative Economies
How can ASEAN Member States expand their creative economies? This was the central question that 30 participants mulled over at the regional workshop on creative economy held in Bali, Indonesia, on 4-5 September 2019.
ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference Highlights Sustainability and Innovations
ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) are Southeast Asia’s natural treasures. To date, there are 49 AHPs, each embodying the rich and diverse species and ecosystems of the ASEAN region.
Women on the Frontlines of Peace and Security
Women’s increased participation in all stages of the peace process and decision-making, from deterrence to post-conflict reconstruction efforts, is key to attaining long-lasting peace and security.
Fighting fear and Fake News in a Pandemic
Seeking information in the digital era is as easy as clicking a link on our mobile phone. But during the current health crisis, clicking one might lead to misinformation.
Stop the Prejudice, a Virus Has No Race
On February 2, 2020, a video of a blindfolded and masked man standing in a plaza in Firenze, Italy, was posted on social media.