Reading Between the Lines of the KL Declaration

Reading between the lines of the KL Declaration

If you’re a policymaker, investor, or analyst waiting for Asean to deliver bloc-wide certainty on carbon pricing, AI governance, or cross-border tax regimes – just stop.

Italy and ASEAN: opportunity in progress in the Indo-Pacific

Decoding the news. The ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur showcased the bloc’s long-term ambitions through the “ASEAN 2045” declaration, aiming for inclusive growth, green and digital transitions, and greater global relevance. While the region draws increasing attention from the US, China and the Gulf, Italy remains largely absent from the conversation. At a time when ASEAN is deepening ties with strategic partners and reinforcing intra-regional soli…

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship: Laying the Groundwork for Vision 2045

The adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on 26 May 2025 marks a significant milestone in the grouping’s long-term agenda-setting. It comes at a time when ASEAN faces a more fragmented and unpredictable global landscape, marked by rising geopolitical rivalry, economic disruption and strains on ASEAN’s cohesion. Against this backdrop, Malaysia’s chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability” …

ASEAN Adopts 20-Year Strategic Vision for Sustainable Growth under Kuala Lumpur Declaration

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have formally adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045, outlining a comprehensive 20-year roadmap to guide the region’s political, economic, social, and connectivity agenda. This is reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.