ASEAN is set to launch its Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan in Kuala Lumpur on 19 August 2025, outlining a roadmap to strengthen regional cooperation and support the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. The plan emphasises collective ownership and deeper partnerships across stakeholders, with backing from Malaysia’s ASCC Council Chair and Japan’s envoy to ASEAN.

This development highlights ASEAN’s intent to align cultural, social and developmental agendas with long-term regional growth priorities.

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