Jakarta, 7 May 2011 As ASEAN readies itself for the final sprint towards an ASEAN Community by 2015, the regional grouping must remain aware of the challenges ahead, and to seize the opportunities. In his comprehensive welcome speech to the delegates to the 18th ASEAN Summit held here, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono first outlined [...]
Jakarta, 5 May 2011 ASEAN has and will continue to learn from the European experience in economic integration and community building, as it moves towards the ASEAN Community by the year 2015, said Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. President Yudhoyono also said that Europe has a much longer experience in economic integration and community building, [...]
Jakarta, 5 May 2011 An inaugural Business Summit between ASEAN and the European Union, provided a rare platform for the private sectors to exchange views with their governmental decision makers, on doing business in Southeast Asia. The first ASEAN-EU Business Summit, held here ahead of this weekend's 18th ASEAN Summit, was hosted by Indonesia - [...]
Manila, 5 May 2011 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have joined forces to assist Asia Pacific countries in identifying priority actions for dengue prevention and control. Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world and Asia Pacific bears 75% of the current global [...]
Jakarta, 4 May 2011 A new World Bank report prepared in consultation with the ASEAN Secretariat shows that conflict and insecurity affect development for millions worldwide, and capable and accountable institutions that can provide citizen security, justice and jobs are crucial to prevent violence. Currently, there are around 1.5 billion people living in countries affected [...]
Jakarta, 4 May 2011 A "Friends of ASEAN" reception was held today at the ASEAN Secretariat following the East Asia Regional Launch of the World Development Report 2011: Conflict, Security, and Development. The reception, initiated by the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Surin Pitsuwan with the support of the World Bank, allowed Ambassadors to ASEAN to [...]