ASEAN must boldly reframe its economic strategy to address today’s global “polycrisis,” said Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong at the 58th ASEAN Day. He stressed the need to build a strong middle class and transform ASEAN from a production hub into a major consumer market to boost its global influence.
Liew Chin Tong: Time for ASEAN to Build Its Own Middle Class
ASEAN’s strength lies in regional peace, not dependence on superpower security umbrellas. Liew called for empathetic, inclusive policies, faster climate action, financing for shared initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid, and stronger institutions. He highlighted ASEAN Vision 2045 as a roadmap for a more resilient, integrated, and people-focused regional community.
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