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By Richard Spence • May 11, 2016
Leading business communication specialist Richard Spence gives his insight into the promise offered by Asean economic integration and tips for reaping the financial rewards
By Daniel Besant • May 05, 2016
Following a UN conference on drugs last month, countries in the region are being accused of sticking with ineffective and harmful anti-drug policies
By David Hutt • Apr 05, 2016
Asean secretary general Le Luong Minh may have an understated demeanour, but he has played a key role in strengthening the regional body
By David Hutt • Mar 25, 2016
Can you see the wheels spinning? Just like this optical illusion, our minds can be tricked into seeing what isn’t there thanks to a concept called confirmation bias
Human rights organisations are fighting the good fight on behalf of the region’s citizens. But as abuses continue, so does the debate over their methods and results
By David Hutt • Mar 23, 2015
Is the stability imposed by Thailand's latest coup an illusion, and what would that mean for Asean economic integration?
By Chris Taylor • Jan 05, 2015
Focus Asean sits down with Prudential Corporation Asia’s chairman to discuss the bloc’s insurance challenges, such as its rapidly ageing population
By Tassilo Brinzer and Joana Maria Tacken • Oct 16, 2014
As Asean nations begin to foster economic ties with their African counterparts, the bloc needs to open its eyes to the opportunities available in this flourishing land
By David Hutt • Oct 08, 2014
Asean is planning a sensational bid to host the World Cup, but what are the realitiesof bringing this footballing fiesta to our backyard?
By Dene Mullen • May 13, 2014
It’s all about connectivity if Asean member states want their vision of a unified economic region to come to fruition
By Joe Freeman • May 06, 2014
Striving for economic integration, Asean must tackle rising wealth inequality – or face the consequences
By Abby Seiff • Feb 10, 2014
Four Asean nations are negotiating hard to form a giant free trade zone in the Asia-Pacific region. Those choosing not to join in may regret their decision
By Christian Vits • Dec 12, 2013