What is ASEAN? | World Economic Forum
May 9, 2017 · ASEAN has discussed drawing up a code of conduct to be signed with China governing disputes in the South China Sea, but Beijing is reluctant to sign on to a multilateral agreement. What …
How ASEAN is managing the risks and opportunities
Jan 26, 2026 · The current period of geopolitical transformation presents opportunities and risks for countries worldwide, but perhaps none more so than ASEAN.
Why this is the moment for ASEAN to forge strategic autonomy
Sep 29, 2025 · ASEAN's fragmented reaction to US tariffs shows the need for greater solidarity and shared economic mechanisms – something shared by regional blocs across the world.
What ASEAN offers the world in the Intelligent Age
Jan 22, 2025 · ASEAN leads in the Intelligent Age with innovation, sustainability and regional stability, driving digital growth, climate action and global collaboration.
6 questions for ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn
Jan 22, 2025 · ASEAN has emerged as a major economic and political bloc. At Davos 2025, ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn detailed opportunities and challenges for the region.
Why ASEAN’s partnership model matters for global cooperation
Feb 3, 2026 · Timor-Leste’s entry into ASEAN in October 2025 shows how strong partnerships can deliver progress even in challenging times, writes the Forum’s Joo-Ok Lee.
ASEAN is turning global tensions into regional opportunities
Jul 7, 2025 · ASEAN is leveraging global uncertainty into strategic advantage. In a time of global fragmentation, ASEAN stands out as a rare economic bright spot. What we are seeing in ASEAN is a …
ASEAN will drive global growth. Here's how to unleash it
Dec 1, 2025 · By 2030, ASEAN's digital economy is expected to more than double to $560 billion. But obstacles in the region remain, such as funding for small businesses.
Why ASEAN’s new Digital Economy Framework Agreement is a game …
May 26, 2025 · The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is a new strategic roadmap for the region to address the complexities and opportunities of the digital economy. The world’s first …
The ASEAN region is the world's economic dark horse. Here's why
Aug 22, 2023 · Inclusivity and sustainable innovation are key to a strategy that is pushing the ASEAN region to the top of the world's annual economic growth league.