

What just happened? 5 top stories from our ASEAN summit 2018
From trade to humanitarian tragedy, nukes to unicorns, the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 covered a swathe of topics in three hazy days in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
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.
From trade to humanitarian tragedy, nukes to unicorns, the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 covered a swathe of topics in three hazy days in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Indonesia's young president, Joko Widodo, turned to the language of comic books to describe the threats the world faces today.
Investing in women and girls could be the key to exponential growth.
Kang Kyung-Wha spoke of a turning point in relations with North Korea, at the opening of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018.
From Thailand's answer to Emmanuel Macron to Natalie Grace, who runs a new political party for young people in Indonesia, a new generation of change-makers is coming to the fore.
Once one of the world's poorest countries, today Viet Nam is a booming economy, with a growing middle class and a rate of growth to rival China. How did it get here?
Meet the winners in a World Economic Forum competition, from companies making Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency to an algorithm for protecting coral reefs.
ASEAN has important decisions to make about its role in regional affairs. If it make the right ones, the bloc can turn disruption into an opportunity.
Our phones have become a "phantom limb" that hamper real connections and creativity, argues the photographer Eric Pickersgill.
As many as 28 million workers could be displaced by technology over the next decade. Governments and businesses must come together to educate them for new roles.
Military spending is rising in countries throughout southeast Asia - but so is GDP.
Closer ties with the ASEAN region and having an open attitude to trade and foreign investment will improve the living standards of all Sri Lankans, writes Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesin...
Technological and social forces are transforming how work gets done, who does it, and even what work looks like.
Who's coming, what they're discussing, and how you can get involved.
"Preparing for disasters is becoming just as important as managing your reputation or testing your products before launching them."
The Philippines is the only nation from the region to make the global top 10 in 2018, according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report. Which other countries are doing a good job?
The country's first billion-dollar company wants to make flat-pack homes global and become the IKEA of real estate.
ASEAN already boasts seven 'unicorns' - start-up companies that have reached a $1 billion valuation.
The grander your ambitions, the greater the challenges you face. The most important thing you can do is push on through.
Data shows that ASEAN customers are more likely to back sustainable companies. From fair trade to inclusive business practices, a new way of making money is emerging.
From Thailand's answer to Emmanuel Macron to Natalie Grace, who runs a new political party for young people in Indonesia, a new generation of change-makers is coming to the fore.
When AI checks patients' vital signs, care teams are automatically alerted to danger. Technology is transforming healthcare across Asia.
Chowa - "a spirit of harmonious partnership" - will be key to succeeding as the Fourth Industrial Revolution transforms Asian economies.
Professor Ishtiaq Pasha Mahmood gives an expert take on the region, from geopolitical tensions to a rising youth population.
Indonesia has become the home of bioplastics, derived from red seaweed.
The World Economic Forum on ASEAN will gather the region’s political, business, academic, civil society leaders, along with a group of 75 handpicked start-ups.
The pilot project in the centre of Thailand's capital is among the world's largest peer-to-peer renewable energy trading platforms using blockchain.
A study estimates that cross-border economic cooperation between North and South Korea could be worth $149.9 billion over the next 30 years.
The 24-hour store reflects the rise in Malaysia's middle class, a story repeated across Asian economies.
ASEAN has important decisions to make about its role in regional affairs. If it make the right ones, the bloc can turn disruption into an opportunity.
The country's first billion-dollar company wants to make flat-pack homes global and become the IKEA of real estate.
Data shows that ASEAN customers are more likely to back sustainable companies. From fair trade to inclusive business practices, a new way of making money is emerging.
The grander your ambitions, the greater the challenges you face. The most important thing you can do is push on through.