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Opening remarks & roundtable discussions
Those videos reflected the opening remarks from seniors officials of previous high level conferences but also our members engaging in differents roundtable discussions across Asia.
27.09.2024 : Rethinking Harmony in Asia Leadership Conference
Special remarks from Professor Rajmohan Gandhi, Historian and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi
Prof.Rajmohan Gandhi emphasized the importance of empathy, understanding, and mutual respect among individuals of diverse backgrounds. He made three points about the world becoming one due to physical migration and the internet, conflicts between communities and nations often stemming from a lack of knowledge, and the need to learn to live with neighbors.
27.09.2024 : Rethinking Harmony in Asia Leadership Conference
Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers opening remarks for the second panel discussion: Rethinking globalization in a polarized world
Dr. Kao highlighted the role of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), especially through its principle of inclusiveness in aligning the interests of countries across the region. He also highlighted ASEAN’s continuous efforts to utilise diplomacy to address the complexities of various regional issues.
27.09.2024 : Rethinking Harmony in Asia Leadership Conference
Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia delivers opening remarks for the third panel discussion: Ensuring a safe and ethical digital world.
He emphasized the importance of maximizing benefits from digitalization. The panelists discussed strategies to make digital technology more accessible to marginalized and underserved communities, concluding with a call for technology to serve people, not the other way around.
27.09.2024 : Rethinking Harmony in Asia Leadership Conference
Honorable Ek Nath Dhakal, Member of Parliament House of Representatives of Nepal delivers special remarks.
He shared his insights on achieving harmony and peace in Asia. He emphasized the importance of unity, mutual prosperity, and universal values, and suggested that the Asian way of approaching issues is the best way to create harmony.
07.10.2021 : Women and Leadership 4.0 Conference - Cambodia as ASEAN Chair
Opening remarks : H.E Dr Ing Kantha Phavi, Minister of Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Cambodia
In her Opening Remarks, H.E.Dr Ing Kantha Phavi stated that whilst the pandemic continues to disrupt global development, it has also encouraged ASEAN Member States to push for unity and cooperation to maintain regional stability and prosperity.
25.05.2022 : Women participation in the digital economy -
Roundtable discussions in Cambodia.
Key women from the Cambodian business community, knowledge organisations and entrepreneurship and innovation support organisations gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities of women participation in the digital economy.
27.09.2024 : Rethinking Harmony in Asia Leadership Conference
Gabriela Ramos , Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO delivers opening remarks for the fourth panel discussion : Fostering more inclusive and just societies
She addressed the importance of fostering inclusive and just societies. She highlighted the need to break the cycle of poverty, particularly among youth, and the importance of empowering women and girls to drive development and strengthen social cohesion. She also emphasized the need to address the rights of vulnerable groups, such as indigenous people and migrants, and to change mentalities to promote gender equality.
27.09.2024 : Rethinking Harmony in Asia Leadership Conference
Sister Denise Coghlan, Peace Nobel Prize Winner delivers closing remarks at the Asian Network Signature Conference: “Rethinking Harmony in Asia
Sister Denise Coghlan emphasized on the importance of mercy, compassion, and kindness in overcoming greed, pride, anger, and hatred. The speaker concluded by emphasizing the need for collective effort and the importance of love in healing conflicts.
10.03.2022 : The Future of Education & Skills in Asia Conference - What are the right skills to have in the future ?
Opening remarks : Mrs. Mariagrazia Squicciarini, CEO Social and Human Sciences Sector UNESCO
In her Opening Remarks, Mrs Mariagrazia Squicciarini accentuated the importance of combining digital and social skills. Although numeracy and cognitive skills are crucial for the future, social-emotional skills are just as important, like learning to be able to adapt to changes.
16.06.2022 : The Future of Health Innovation Conference - Women Health
Opening remarks : Mrs. Shabnam Kazmi , CEO of Asellus Ventures
In her Opening Remarks, Mrs Shabnam Kazmi discussed about cancer screening and early detection for women - breast cancer, HPV screening and vaccinations but also access, empowerment and health equity.
17.06.2022 : Promoting Inclusion, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in ASEAN - Roundtable discussions in Thailand.
Discussions around the role of social enterprises as key actors to foster innovation, awareness, and inclusion for people with disability in the ASEAN region. It brings together the perspectives of various social enterprises across the ASEAN region.
23.06.2022 : Improving digital connectivity -
Roundtable discussions in Singapore.
Participants discussed on-going trends and future scenarios for the ASEAN digital economy. The issues of connectivity, skills development and bridging digital divides emerged as key areas for policy makers to consider to foster inclusion and sustainable development.
23.09.2022 : Entrepreneurship, Start-Ups, and Innovation - Roundtable discussions in Malaysia.
Key stakeholders from the Malaysian business community, knowledge organisations, and entrepreneurship and innovation support organisations discussed challenges and opportunities to foster inclusion in the digital economy and innovation in ASEAN, focusing on the post-pandemic digital economy.
07.10.2022 : Building Prolific Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in ASEAN - Roundtable discussions in Vietnam.
Participants highlighted Viet Nam’s favourable context such as its vigorous economic growth, vibrant foreign direct investment and venture capital investments, and good skills levels. Participants discussed the emerging digital divides across provinces, firms, and individuals in Viet Nam.
29.09.2022 : The Future of work in Asia : Technology disruption and the Future of Jobs.
Opening remarks : Dr. Bob Aubrey Founder and Chair of the Advisory Board - ASEAN Human Development Organization
In his opening remarks, Dr.Bob Aubrey noted the current trend of workers, especially Gen Z, not wanting to be treated as capital but as human beings. To build a sustainable workforce, he said net positive principles are important to allow organisations to embrace innovation by investing in a people-centric, purpose-driven culture, and an environmental, social, and governance approach.
22.03.2023 : Innovating for a greener future in Asia 2023 -
Technological trends to mitigate climate change
Opening remarks : Mrs. Huda Jaffer Co-Chair Sustainability Startup20 Task Force
22.03.2023 : Innovating for a greener future in Asia 2023 -
Environmental future in Asia: Opportunities & hope?
Opening remarks : Mr Erik Solheim, Former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway and Former Executive Director of UNEP.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Erik Solheim emphasizes on those three core pillars: Leadership in Asia, Leadership in Business and opportunities to make the Planet much greener.
28.09.2023 : Rethinking Harmony in Asia 2023 -
Prioritizing Food Security Challenges and Climate Sustainability
Opening remarks : H.E Tina Dith, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Kingdom of Cambodia
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