Asia-Europe Foundation - ASEF

Asia-Europe Foundation - ASEF promotes understanding strengthens relationships and facilitates cooperation among the people from Asia and Europe.

ASEF enhances dialogue, enables exchanges and encourages collaboration across the thematic areas of culture, education, governance & economy, media, public health and sustainable development. Founded in 1997, ASEF is an intergovernmental not-for-profit organisation located in Singapore. It is the only institution of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). Together with about 750 partner organisations, ASE

F has conducted more than 700 projects, mainly conferences, seminars and workshops. Over 40,000 Asians and Europeans have participated in its activities, and reached a much wider audience through its networks, web-portals, publications, exhibitions and lectures.

🌏📢 ASEF opened its 47th Board of Governors meeting in Singapore, bringing together over 70 representatives from Asia and...
19/06/2026

🌏📢 ASEF opened its 47th Board of Governors meeting in Singapore, bringing together over 70 representatives from Asia and Europe.

✨The session welcomed 9 new Governors to the Board and discussions centred on management matters.

👥 The day concluded with a gala dinner hosted by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We are grateful for the warm hospitality and welcome remarks by Permanent Secretary (Policy) Mr Luke Goh, which underscored the importance of Asia-Europe dialogue and reaffirmed Singapore’s longstanding support to ASEF.

“In a more divided world, ASEF’s role as a platform for dialogue between our regions is not a luxury, but a strategic necessity”.

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs

19/06/2026

The ASEFYLS Capacity Training 2026 and the Online Training organised by the Education Department ASEFEdu has officially kicked off with the ASEFYLS2026 Anticipatory Leadership Webinar Series this Tuesday, 16 June 2026 with our first webinar on 'Anticipatory Leadership Mindset'. 🧠

This first webinar introduced participants and attendees to how anticipatory leadership enables individuals and organisations to navigate uncertainty by using futures thinking, systemic perspectives and strategic foresight to shape preferred futures rather than merely react to change.

We are very grateful to our speakers who joined us and provided a great :
▪️Mr Lasse JONASSON, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
▪️Dr Lizan E PERANTE-CALINA, Development Academy of the Philippines
▪️Dr Marianne SCHOERLING, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)

Next week, we continue our 'Anticipatory Leadership' journey and will explore 'Systems Thinking'. Join us to explore how systems thinking can help you understand how different systems operate, how challenges are created, and how to shift systems toward preferred futures in Asia and Europe through the exploration of regional case studies.

👉Learn more and register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06clmV0

19/06/2026

The grand finale of , tonight at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay ✨

Presented in partnership with T.H.E Dance Company and Cont·act Dance Festival from 19-21 June, two world premieres share the stage tonight at 2026 - Closing Curtain. The official Closing Curtain will also take place in conjunction with the 47th Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Board of Governors Meeting, concluding 3 days of strategic discussions shaping closer cooperation and collaboration between the two regions. 🌏🤝🌍

Happening this weekend only, 'Elusive - A Double Bill' is set to captivate audiences with distinct yet intertwined pieces reflecting on the complexity and ambiguity of the human condition. Supported by the AECFest Residency Programme, the works were crafted through the collaborations between Kim Bora of Art Project Bora (Korea 🇰🇷) and Panzetti/Ticconi (Italy 🇮🇹 & Germany🇩🇪) , with locally-based dancers from T.H.E. Dance Company (Singapore🇸🇬).

Join us for 'Elusive - A Double Bill' - the final show of AECFest 2026! 💃

📅 Official Closing Curtain: 19 June, 7:30-9pm
[Other showtimes: 20 June, 7:30pm | 21 June, 1pm and 5pm]
📍 Esplanade - Theatre on the Bay - Theatre Studio, Singapore 🇸🇬
🎟️ Admission: SGD20-45

📲 Get your tickets now! : https://na2.hubs.ly/H069l6b0



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The AECFest Closing Curtain 2026 is organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation with the support of the People's Republic of China and the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, in partnership with T.H.E Dance Company and Cont·act Dance Festival.

18/06/2026

📣 3 days left to apply for the Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026 organised by our Education Department ASEFEdu!

Are you an early-career research or science manager? Or a young diplomat or government official? This is a unique opportunity for early-career professionals in science, technology, innovation, and international relations to join a dynamic programme dedicated to building bridges between Asia and Europe through Science & Technology Diplomacy.

📝 Apply to join our 6-week Online Training (1 September – 8 October 2026, with welcome sessions in July and August) with interactive webinars & workshops, leading up to the In-Person Youth Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia!

In this video, hear from the Youth Summit organisers at BRIN as they share what you can experience as a participant and what Jakarta has to offer - do not miss this chance to apply! Seize the chance to advance your career and contribute to the future of science & technology diplomacy between Asia and Europe!

🔗Click the link here to visit our website to learn more about the programme, eligibility criteria and apply by Sunday, 21 June! https://asef.org/news/open-call-asia-europe-training-and-youth-summit-on-science-and-technology-diplomacy-2025/

🤝 ASEF welcomed members of its Executive Committee (ExCo) at our Singapore headquarters. ExCo members tackled a full age...
18/06/2026

🤝 ASEF welcomed members of its Executive Committee (ExCo) at our Singapore headquarters.

ExCo members tackled a full agenda and engaged in productive discussions, including on ASEF's 2025–2026 projects and upcoming 2027 initiatives. 🌏

After the day’s deliberations, the evening ended in a welcome dinner hosted by ASEF for all delegates to the Board of Governors meeting starting today. 👥

The presence of representatives from 8 countries at the meeting underscore their shared commitment to advancing exchanges, cooperation and people-to-people connections between Asia and Europe.

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore - สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ สิงคโปร์ | European Union in Singapore | Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Singapore | Embassy of the Netherlands in Singapore and Brunei | Embassy of Japan in Singapore | Indonesian Embassy Singapore | 中国驻新加坡大使馆 Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore

📋 ASEF's Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) met at ASEF premises in , opening four days of governance meetings.The Execu...
17/06/2026

📋 ASEF's Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) met at ASEF premises in , opening four days of governance meetings.

The Executive Committee (EXCO) follows today, culminating in the Board of Governors meeting at the end of the week. The annual meetings bring together ASEF members to steer ASEF’s strategic direction and drive Asia-Europe cooperation forward. 🤝🌏

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Estonian Embassy in Singapore | Embassy of Japan in Singapore | Embassy of Denmark in Singapore

📢 ASEF e-Newsletter Readership SurveyWhether you subscribe to ASEF’s e-newsletter or follow our work through social medi...
16/06/2026

📢 ASEF e-Newsletter Readership Survey

Whether you subscribe to ASEF’s e-newsletter or follow our work through social media, your feedback matters! We are committed to delivering content that is relevant and engaging to our community across Asia and Europe.

Take a few minutes to complete our short readership survey. Your feedback will help us improve the content of the e-newsletter.

✏️ Let us have your views: https://na2.hubs.ly/H068xq90

🔎 Read our latest e-Newsletter here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H068xVT0

The survey closes on 30 June 2026. Thank you for being part of the ASEF community!

15/06/2026

🤖📚 Prof Wayne Holmes & Dr Kyungmee Lee on , and .

How can we harness the potential of in while ensuring it is used responsibly and ethically?

🎥 In our latest , now available on YouTube, Prof Holmes (UCL) and Dr Lee (Seoul National University) share their perspectives following an ASEF Lecture exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.

💡 From integrating AI into teaching and learning to addressing the ethical questions surrounding its use, they offer valuable insights into the future of education in an increasingly digital world.

🌏 They also discuss their collaboration with ASEF through , helping connect educators and learners across Asia and Europe.

▶️ Watch the full interview: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06720Y0

ASEFEdu IRCAI - Unesco International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence

New Mongolian Governor to ASEF, Ambassador of to Singapore HE Ms Uyanga Ganbold, visits the Asia-Europe Foundation 🇲🇳✨...
11/06/2026

New Mongolian Governor to ASEF, Ambassador of to Singapore HE Ms Uyanga Ganbold, visits the Asia-Europe Foundation 🇲🇳✨

Received by Executive Director Beata Stoczyńska, the meeting provided an opportunity to present ASEF’s work and exchange on ongoing and upcoming cooperation. 🤝

➡️ ASEF looks forward to organising the 24th Seminar in Ulaanbaatar and continuing working with Mongolia to foster dialogue and collaboration between Asia and Europe.

Embassy of Mongolia in Singapore / Сингапур дахь Элчин сайдын яам

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