Japan doubles funds for cultural exchange with ASEAN in push to deepen ties

In navigating geopolitical waters in the Indo-Pacific, Japan supports ASEAN in managing big power rivalries and promoting peace through initiatives like the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. Emphasizing the importance of a rules-based international order, Japan is working on economic cooperation with regional economies, focusing on areas like digitalisation and decarbonisation. Collaboration projects such as the Blue Economy Innovation project and participation in the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka offer opportunities for enhancing ties between ASEAN and Japan.

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