World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018

As global power tilts towards Asia, the ten economies that make up ASEAN are at a crucial juncture. Read our collection of articles that explore the themes behind the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018, taking place in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, from September 11-13.

South Korea foreign minister hails 'historic opportunity' for peace

Meet 4 young leaders changing politics in Asia

The story of Viet Nam's economic miracle

These are some of Asia’s most creative start-ups

ASEAN can turn disruption into an opportunity. Here's how

This photographer will make you think again about your phone use

ASEAN's reskilling challenge: here's how we prepare for the future of work

Why Asia's 'arms race' is not quite what it seems

Sri Lanka PM: This is how I will make my country rich by 2025

The 7 forces that will change the way you work

Everything you need to know about the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018

Topics

10 reasons businesses need to build resilience to disasters

Asia’s 10 most gender equal countries

The Philippines’ first unicorn is taking pop-up housing to a new level

A new kind of unicorn is on the scene

115 rejections and no pay. What it really takes to be an entrepreneur

Three reasons to be optimistic for the future of Asia

Meet 4 young leaders changing politics in Asia

What a Malaysian hospital tells us about the future of health

How the Japanese idea of 'chowa' can help Asia thrive

7 key challenges for the future of ASEAN - and how to solve them

Seaweed, Indonesia’s answer to the global plastic crisis

How to follow our #asean18 meeting in Viet Nam

In this Bangkok neighbourhood, you can buy and sell electricity using Blockchain

Economic cooperation between North and South Korea could be worth $150 billion

This bookstore in Malaysia is open 24/7

ASEAN can turn disruption into an opportunity. Here's how

The Philippines’ first unicorn is taking pop-up housing to a new level

Three reasons to be optimistic for the future of Asia

115 rejections and no pay. What it really takes to be an entrepreneur