We promote cultural cooperation by connecting artists, cultural professionals, arts organisations, public institutions, networks and museums in Asia and Europe.

We connect the youth, students, teachers & educators, higher education & EdTech experts with policy makers across Asia and Europe.

We promote informal, open and non-confrontational dialogue between civil society and government representatives on human rights issues and provide tailored capacity-building training for diplomats engaged in public diplomacy efforts.

We engage media industry stakeholders in annual events enabling a diverse exchange of perspectives. We also facilitate dialogue and cooperation by managing ASEF’s multiple online platforms that aim to increase awareness of ASEF and its projects spanning all thematic areas.

We engage governments, international organisations, and civil society to share best practices and lessons learnt on public health issues related to infectious diseases, including risk communication for public health emergencies.

We engage civil society, governments, and businesses on national, regional, and international levels to build capacity on issues of sustainability

We address current economic issues and long-term trends impacting Asian and European societies in line with ASEM’s political and economic agenda concerning the international financial and economic situation across ASEM constituencies