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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

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National Strategy6
International Agreement1
Other9
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.

Official materialTrade & InvestmentOfficial source · asean.org ↗
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.

Official materialGenerative AI ·Data Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · asean.org ↗
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.

Official materialCybersecurityOfficial source · asean.org ↗
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…

Primary legal sourceData governanceOfficial source · asean.org ↗
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.

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · mirror.pco.gov.ph ↗
05 AUG 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.

Official materialCybersecurity ·Generative AIOfficial source · asean.org ↗
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.

Official materialAgentic Ai ·Data Privacy & Protection ·CybersecurityOfficial source · pco.gov.ph ↗
03 MAY 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.

Official materialData Privacy & Protection ·CybersecurityOfficial source · asean.org ↗
12 APR 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

Official materialCybersecurity ·Data Privacy & Protection ·Generative AIOfficial source · cac.gov.cn ↗
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.

Official materialGenerative AI ·Deepfakes ·Data Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · asean.org ↗
19 OCT 2024 · Other

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

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Official materialCybersecurity ·Data Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · mfa.gov.bn ↗
10 OCT 2024 · Other

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

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Official materialData Privacy & Protection ·Cybersecurity ·Online Safety & Child ProtectionOfficial source · mti.gov.sg ↗
Other

Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines - ASEAN Main Portal

Kao will participate in the ... for 2026. ... Secretary-General of ASEAN joins ASEAN Foreign Ministers in an Interface with Representatives of AICHR · ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting convenes in Manila · Secretary-General of ASEAN shares ASEAN’s perspectives on Global AI Governance at the 2026 ...

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · asean.org ↗
Other

ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting convenes in Manila - ASEAN Main Portal

The Seventh Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (7/2026 CPR Meeting) convenes in Manila · PrevSecretary-General of ASEAN shares ASEAN’s perspectives on Global AI Governance at the 2026 High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · asean.org ↗
National Strategy

Secretary-General of ASEAN shares ASEAN’s perspectives on Global AI Governance at the 2026 High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance - ASEAN Main Portal

Kao also shared ASEAN’s perspectives on AI Governance Framework, while reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation and harnessing AI to support innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth. ... The Seventh Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (7/2026 CPR Meeting) convenes in Manila

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · asean.org ↗
National Strategy

Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance - ASEAN Main Portal

Kao Kim Hourn will lead the ASEAN ... Global AI Governance, to be held in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China, on 17–18 July 2026 ....

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · asean.org ↗
National Strategy

Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered the keynote speech at the 2026... ... Secretary-General of ASEAN shares ASEAN’s perspectives on Global AI Governance at the 2026 High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · asean.org ↗
National Strategy

Secretary-General of ASEAN Shares Vision for Advancing One ASEAN One Response in Disaster Management - ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · asean.org ↗
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.

Official materialData Privacy & Protection ·Generative AI ·Safe & Responsible AiOfficial source · asean.org ↗
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.

Official materialDefense & SecurityOfficial source · asean.org ↗