3 ways ASEAN can build a stronger future post-pandemic
3 ways ASEAN can build a stronger future post-pandemic
Credit: Office workers in the central business district in Singapore on 11 January 2021. Image: REUTERS/Edgar Su
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused prolonged socio-economic disruptions in the ASEAN region, exposing fundamental weaknesses and vulnerabilities in various sectors. It is suggested that ASEAN will need to (1)_promote effective cooperation among ASEAN member states, (2) stabilize the regional digital connectivity and transformation, and (3) invest in sustainability.