Online Published on 29 August, 2025.
The Indo-Pacific region is home to the two most populous countries today. Once the cradle of ancient civilisations, this region experienced prosperity, destructive wars, and foreign occupation periods. The imprint of Western colonisation is deeply ingrained. However, after the Second World War and decolonisation, the region’s countries embarked on a journey to establish cooperation networks and reliable partnerships based on shared principles. Since 1967, ASEAN has stood as a beacon of multilateral cooperation and a testament to the strength and resilience of Southeast Asian countries in their efforts to bolster trade and economic development.
