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Launching of the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom today officially launched the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme (HSP), a five-year programme, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as a major new initiative aimed at strengthening Southeast Asia’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats.

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Op-Ed from UKABC Chair, Lord Vaizey of Didcot, featured in ‘Investing in ASEAN 2025|2026’ Publication

As featured in the newly released Investing in ASEAN 2025|2026 publication, UKABC Chair, The Rt Hon. the Lord Vaizey of Didcot, shares his perspective on the UK’s growing strategic partnership with ASEAN. In his op-ed, Lord Vaizey outlines the economic opportunities for UK businesses across the region and highlights the significance of deepening digital, trade, and sustainability cooperation.

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A Partnership for Malaysia’s Future Finance Leaders - The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and IEG Campus

UKABC congratulates The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and IEG Campus (Intelli Education Group) on their strategic partnership, signed in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of George Freeman MP, the UK Trade Envoy to Malaysia. This collaboration enables IEG Campus students to access CISI programmes in financial services and ethical AI.

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Clarissa Winata Clarissa Winata

UKABC Chair Dialogue with Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) - Global Economic Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Lord Vaizey, Ian Gibbons, and Ben Raby attended a lunch discussion hosted by Cheong Boon Png, Chair of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), in London this week. We were delighted that UKABC partners, including Arup, AstraZeneca, KPMG, Mott MacDonald, Prudential plc and Standard Chartered were able to join us for the opportunity to engage in discussions and explore broader regional ASEAN collaboration amidst current economic trends and challenges. BAE Systems, Element Materials Technology, and Plexal were also present.

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UKABC’s Flagship Success: UK-ASEAN Business Forum 2025

Over 120 senior industry and government figures from across ASEAN and the UK gathered in person for the UK-ASEAN Business Forum 2025 – UKABC’s annual flagship event in support of UK-ASEAN bilateral trade, investment, and government engagement.

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Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West visits Indonesia to engage on bilateral and ASEAN priorities

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West recently visited Indonesia with a focus on green growth and for meetings with the permanent representatives to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as the UK enters its fourth year as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner. The Minister also travelled to Timor-Leste to reaffirm UK support for the country’s application to join ASEAN.

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