Announcement of 2025 recipients of ACAI-funded research and innovation grants
The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) is delighted to announce the 2025 recipients of ACAI-funded research and innovation grants. Scale-Up Grants (up to USD 150,000, including co-funding) Supporting the expansion of tested innovations to broader national or regional implementation. Small Grants up to USD 50,000, including co-funding) Encouraging innovative pilot projects, applied […]
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 Deepens Regional Collaboration at the 23rd ASEAN-Japan High-Level Officials Meeting in Narita
NARITA, JAPAN — The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) solidified its role as a vital regional partner by actively participating in the 23rd ASEAN-Japan High-Level Officials Meeting on Caring Societies (HLOM), held in Narita, Japan, from October 27-30, 2025. Co-organised by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan and […]
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 […]
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 […]
ASEAN+3 Conference Convenes to Map Out Inclusive Ageing Societies
Bangkok, Thailand – June 11, 2025 – The ASEAN+3 Regional Conference on Integration Policy in Fostering an Inclusive Ageing Society through an Intergenerational Approach was held in Bangkok, addressing the significant demographic shift towards an increasingly older population across the region. The conference aims to develop comprehensive policies that ensure social inclusion, economic security, and […]
ACAI Highlights Engagement at the 78th World Health Assembly
The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78) recently concluded, taking place from May 19-27, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. Under the overarching theme of “One World for Health,” this year’s Assembly prominently featured discussions and initiatives vital to promoting healthy and active ageing globally. A significant focus of WHA78 was placed on addressing the challenges and opportunities […]
ASEAN Strengthens Support for Older Persons at Regional Workshop in Phnom Penh
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – A significant workshop focused on empowering older persons in ASEAN recently concluded in Phnom Penh, organised by JCIE, ERIA, ASEAN Secretariat, and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation of the Kingdom of Cambodia. For a day and a half on 21-22 May 2025, high-ranking officials from the Ministries […]