27 June– The ASEAN Foundation together with TikTok Shop is thrilled to announce the selection of 50 outstanding Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from across ASEAN region to participate in the ASEAN Supporting Our Retailers and Artisans (SOAR) Together programme. A Milestone for ASEAN’s MSME Community  In a joint...

In an era where social media shaped global conversations, the ASEAN Foundation, in collaboration with TikTok, launched the ASEAN LIVE Creators for Change Programme on 8 August 2024, in celebration of ASEAN Day. This groundbreaking initiative was designed to empower 20 passionate content creators from across ASEAN to drive positive...

The ASEAN Foundation, in collaboration with SAP and the National University of Laos, successfully concluded the eighth ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) 2024 Regional Finals in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The event brought together 20 students from across the ten ASEAN Member States to present their data-driven proposals and innovative...

From 18 to 20 November 2024, the ASEAN Foundation, in collaboration with TikTok and SAP, held the Regional Workshop of the ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme (ASEAN SEDP) 3.0 in Jakarta. The event marked the culmination of the third phase of this flagship initiative, which empowers early and emerging social...

What happens when passionate young changemakers from across Southeast Asia come together to explore the themes of peace and tolerance? The result is a powerful exchange of ideas, culture, and commitment to building a more inclusive ASEAN. On 20 February 2025, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with the Mission of...

A new chapter in the region’s digital transformation has begun. From 12 to 14 February 2025, the ASEAN Foundation officially launched AI Ready ASEAN, a regional initiative supported by Google.org, through the first Regional Policy Convening held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. This landmark event brought together key...