The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — AI Regulations

30 MAR 2026 · Other

ASEAN and China reinforce commitment to deepening comprehensive strategic partnership

Primary source (asean.org) dated 30 March 2026 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

09 FEB 2026 · Standard / Framework

ASEAN leaders convene to operationalise Singapore's new Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI

An initiative spanning Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines aims to help enterprises operationalise the new requirements under Singapore’s new Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI.

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16 JAN 2026 · Other

Japan and ASEAN agree to cooperate on AI development

Primary source (asean.org) dated 16 January 2026 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

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16 JAN 2026 · Other

China and ASEAN to deepen cooperation in AI, digital security

Primary source (asean.org) dated 16 January 2026 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

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16 JAN 2026 · International Agreement

Hanoi Digital Declaration (6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting) including cross-border data transfer provisions

16 January 2026, the ASEAN Digital Ministers adopted the Hanoi Digital Declaration at the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. The Declaration applies to ASEAN Member States and sets out commitments to advance regional digita…

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04 DEC 2025 · Policy / Guidance

China and ASEAN deepen cooperation in AI security, cross-border data governance

In September 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Governance Initiative, offering China's wisdom and solutions to promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system. Cyberspace is a common space for human activities. Interconnection is the basic nature of cyberspace. Sharing and co-governance is the common vision of internet development. In the face of such problems and challenges as unbalanced development, inadequate rules and inequitable order brought by digital development, China stands ready to join ASEAN countries in strengthening solidarity an

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15 NOV 2025 · Other

Indonesia calls for ASEAN-Japan action on AI, music royalties

Law ministers from Japan and ASEAN member countries attend the First Meeting of ASEAN and Japan Law Ministers in Manila, the Philippines, on November 15, 2025. (ANTARA/HO-Kementerian Hukum RI)

14 NOV 2025 · National Strategy

Philippines launches ASEAN 2026 chairmanship with focus on AI

Primary source (mirror.pco.gov.ph) dated 14 November 2025 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

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28 OCT 2025 · Other

ASEAN AI Safety Network regional HQ to be established in Kuala Lumpur

Primary source (asean.bernama.com) dated 28 October 2025 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

Cybersecurity ·Data Privacy & Protectionasean.bernama.com ↗

27 JUL 2025 · Other

ASEAN to establish AI Safety Initiative

Primary source (bernama.com) dated 27 July 2025 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

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28 MAY 2025 · National Strategy

Vietnam Prime Minister emphasises strategic role of AI at international forum in Malaysia

According to the Prime Minister, AI has deeply penetrated all aspects of life, from communication to business production, contributing to rapid and sustainable development. Vietnam recognises ASEAN as a dynamic region with a large market, diverse cultures, and affordable labour, while the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has abundant financial resources and advanced technology.

National Strategyenglish.vov.vn ↗

25 MAY 2025 · Other

Philippines President Marcos Jr. pushes for ethical, responsible AI at ASEAN summit

Primary source (pco.gov.ph) dated 25 May 2025 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

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14 MAY 2025 · Standard / Framework

Malaysia plans ASEAN-focused AI trust framework

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is developing a national artificial intelligence (AI) trust framework tailored to its societal needs, with plans to eventually expand the initiative across the Asean region, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Data Privacy & Protection ·Cybersecuritythestar.com.my ↗

08 MAY 2025 · Other

ASEAN, Canada reaffirm commitment to advancing strategic partnership, covering AI

Primary source (asean.org) dated 8 May 2025 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

Cybersecurity ·Generative AIasean.org ↗

11 APR 2025 · Other

China - ASEAN AI lab established

Malaysia's leading digital services company, MY E.G. Services Berhad (MyEG), has signed an agreement with Guangxi Beitou IT Innovation Technology Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Beitou IT Innovation) to jointly establish the Malaysia–China AI Innovation and Cooperation Centre as the flagship China–Asean AI Lab. This collaboration supports the vision of the Malaysian and Chinese governments to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence.

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05 MAR 2025 · National Strategy

ASEAN Roadmap on Responsible AI 2025-30 adopted

Primary source (asean.org) dated 5 March 2025 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

Data Privacy & Protection ·Cybersecurityasean.org ↗

17 JAN 2025 · Policy / Guidance

ASEAN releases expanded guide on AI governance and ethics

Primary source (asean.org) dated 17 January 2025 in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

Generative AI ·Deepfakes ·Data Privacy & Protectionasean.org ↗

19 OCT 2024 · Other

US and ASEAN statement on promoting safe, secure and trustworthy AI

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17 OCT 2024 · Policy / Guidance

ASEAN representatives discuss an expanded ASEAN guide on AI governance and ethics

The ASEAN member states are taking steps toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) across the region, as highlighted during a consultative workshop, held in Phnom Penh this evening, October 17.

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10 OCT 2024 · Other

ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade negotiations conclude, covering AI

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16 SEP 2024 · National Strategy

Stanford HAI engages ASEAN leaders in critical AI dialogue

At a workshop preceding ASEAN’s Ministerial Meeting, Stanford faculty and ASEAN delegates explored AI’s impact on governance, fairness, and regional cooperation.

National Strategyhai.stanford.edu ↗

02 FEB 2024 · National Strategy

ASEAN launches AI governance guide

News report (cnbc.com, 2 February 2024) regarding AI policy activity in ASEAN. See linked article for details.

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01 FEB 2024 · Policy / Guidance

ASEAN digital ministers in Singapore to discuss scams, AI governance, cybersecurity

An EU-Asean joint guide on model contractual clauses will be launched for businesses to manage cross-border data flows Read more at The Business Times.

Sandbox ·Data Privacy & Protection ·Cybersecuritybusinesstimes.com.sg ↗

Policy / Guidance

AI policy update — Expanded ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics for Generative AI (2025)

Primary source (asean.org) in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

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Policy / Guidance

AI policy update — ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics (2024)

Primary source (asean.org) in ASEAN. See linked source for full text.

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