Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration on Ageing and Care: Fukuoka–Rayong MoU Signing Ceremony
BANGKOK, THAILAND – As societies across Asia confront rapid population ageing, local governments are increasingly looking beyond borders for shared solutions. On 27 January 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is executed to deepen cooperation on ageing policies and the development of caregiving personnel. The MoU was signed by Ms. Yasuko Arase, Deputy Mayor of […]
Ageing Asia: An ASEAN-Japan-US Dialogue on Security, Innovation, and Cooperation
On December 17, 2025, the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) hosted a pivotal webinar titled “Implications of Demographic Transition: An ASEAN-Japan-US Dialogue on Security, Innovation, and Regional Cooperation in an Aging Asia.” The dialogue convened leading voices, including former Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Masahiko Kiya, Professor Andrew Oros (author of “Asia’s Aging Security”), and Dr. Kyaw Min Soe, […]
Rayong Delegation Visit to Fukuoka Forges Path to Active Ageing Partnership
Fukuoka, Japan – A delegation from Rayong, Thailand, strengthened a promising new partnership during a formal courtesy visit to Fukuoka City facilitated by the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI). The meeting laid the groundwork for future cooperation, with a sharp focus on sharing expertise to tackle the pressing demographic challenges of active […]
Regional Partners Meet in Tokyo to Advance Financial Sustainability of Care for Older Persons (FISCO)
TOKYO, JAPAN – Key regional and international stakeholders convened on 31 October 2025 to review the progress of the Financial Sustainability of Integrated Care for Older Persons (FISCO) project and strategise its future, emphasising the financial challenges posed by rapid population ageing in Southeast and East Asia. The meeting was co-hosted by the Economic Research […]
ACAI Country Coordinators Meet in Narita to Forge Roadmaps for Active Ageing
NARITA, JAPAN — The collaborative vision for an inclusive and resilient ASEAN took a significant step forward as the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) convened the Country Coordinator Knowledge Exchange and Training in Narita, Japan, from October 27–30, 2025. Following the successful Regional Action Plan Drafting Workshop in Bangkok, this critical meeting […]
ACAI Participates in the International Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Brunei Darussalam
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – ACAI recently marked our continued dedication to regional health by participating in the International Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Conference and Exhibition 2025. Held from October 8–12, 2025, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, the event served as a vital core for policymakers, experts, and partners from across […]
Advancement of the ASEAN Active Ageing Index (AAAI) Framework
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – The ASEAN Active Ageing Index (AAAI), an initiative led by the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Support (ACAI), achieved a significant milestone during the ASEAN Research Symposium on Active Ageing held in Brunei Darussalam on 8 October 2025. The symposium served as a critical platform for regional experts to deliberate on […]
ACAI Governing Board Meets in Brunei to Implement ASEAN Ageing Strategy
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) successfully held its 14th Governing Board Meeting on October 8, 2025. The meeting was hosted in Brunei Darussalam and featured discussions on administrative progress, current activities, and new policy considerations aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older persons across the ASEAN […]
ACAI Participates in International Conference, Fostering Collaboration for Inclusive Care
BANGKOK, Thailand – The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) was pleased to participate in the International Conference on “Strengthening Inclusive and Equitable Care Systems in the Context of an Ageing Society.” Organised by Chulalongkorn University and the Department of Older Persons, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the conference took place […]
ACAI and NUS Forge Strategic Partnership for Active Ageing in Southeast Asia
Singapore – The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic collaboration. This landmark agreement solidifies a strategic partnership aimed at advancing active and healthy ageing across ASEAN Member States and beyond. The MOU, […]