ASEAN UK Business Forum founded in 1998 to promote trade betw the region & UK, providing networking opportunities & informed perspectives from biz communities.
Thanks to Lord Astor of Hever for hosting our event at the House of Lords on 9 June 2022 commemorating 25 years of AUBF with support from ASEAN Ambassadors and High Commissioners.
Delighted to welcome new colleagues from Timor Leste last night at the aptly named restaurant "Kasa & Kin" for a shared meal as family and friends coming from the expanded #ASEAN ! 11 is now the magic number!
Today as we remember one of our co-founders, Robert Woodthorpe-Browne we focus on his values essential for todays world: cooperation across borders, democratic engagement, & constructive dialogue in the service of the common good. We will keep building on what he helped to begin.
Lady Mayor of the City of London arriving at Mansion House.
As @citylordmayor, her 3 priorities are:
- Making Mansion House the embassy for financial services
- Unsquare the Square Mile to attract the best talent
- Champion access to opportunities for all
Delighted to have joined the @lordmayors_show Float #30 Asean and International Women including friends from @EnglandChinaBiz and 18 other community organisations. Love the costumes of Vietnamese visitors and dancing Filipinas! #StrengthinDiversity
In one week, it’s the first-ever Lady Mayor’s Show!
👀 Look out for the poster across London’s Underground!
Sketched by illustrator David Downton & designed by Raphael Whittle.
📅 8 Nov | 🕚 11am
👉 https://t.co/UCnDccpw0k
#LadyMayorsShow#CityOfLondon#SoulOfLondon
On 11 September 2025, the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum convened in Port Dickson, Malaysia, where ASEAN Member States exchanged views on maritime issues and how to advance maritime cooperation in ASEAN. The Meeting was attended by ASEAN SOM Leaders or their representatives and the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Political-Security Community. Timor-Leste attended as Observer.
Photos credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia
👏Congratulations to 58 years of ASEAN
From the 1967 Bangkok Declaration to today’s theme “Towards an Inclusive & Sustainable ASEAN Future” further underscored the region’s focus on fostering inclusivity and sustainability as core pillars of its vision.
#ASEAN58#unityindiversity
What an honour to attend ASEAN's 58th Anniversary Commemorative Celebrations at the Malaysian High Commission.
Among others, great to meet H.E. Dato' Zakri Jaafar, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to the UK and Aimee Alado-Blake, the Chairperson of the ASEAN UK Business Forum
We are 2 days away from the opening of ASEAN Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 Osaka!
The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to
welcome visitors to experience the vibrancy, creativity, and innovation that ASEAN has to offer.
As part of our special programmes, we are providing unique opportunities for cultural exchange, media engagement, and artistic collaboration throughout the Expo.
The ASEAN Goes to School programme will invite Japanese students to explore ASEAN’s initiatives through interactive activities, helping them connect with ASEAN’s rich and diverse culture.
We will also invite journalists from ASEAN Member States for the ASEAN Media Fellowship, a week-long journey where they will capture the Pavilion’s highlights and foster regional media connections.
Lastly, the ASEAN Artist Residency Programme will feature Southeast Asia’s emerging talents. Over a month, artists will create artwork and conduct workshops to introduce Southeast Asia’s culture.
📍Don’t forget to visit ASEAN Pavilion at the World Expo 2025!
🔗Learn more about ASEAN Secretariat Participation at the World Expo 2025: https://t.co/kNApoUuWcU
The ASEAN Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 Osaka is supported through
the #JapanASEANIntegrationFund (#JAIF).
#ASEANPavilion
#ASEANWorldExpo2025Osaka
#BuildingBridgeswithASEAN
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today led the ASEAN Secretariat delegation to participate in the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Meeting was Co-Chaired by Minister of Finance II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan and the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
This joint meeting provided an opportunity for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss and share views on global and regional economic outlook, noted the progress of the initiatives under the ASEAN Finance and Central Bank tracks, and provided guidance on relevant financial issues.
Read the full statement: https://t.co/tFzIB9anNF
In joining the BRICS coalition in 2025, Indonesia positions itself as an advocate for the Global South while advancing its domestic agenda through strategic partnerships and alternative financial frameworks, writes Pandu Utama Manggala.
https://t.co/BDuhqCqeTg
🎉 We are excited to welcome Dato' Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood as the Executive Director of ACE.
With over 30 years of professional experience in the energy sector, Dato' Razib brings invaluable expertise to lead ACE in advancing energy cooperation and sustainability across ASEAN.