The event launched “The Road to 50 Years of US-ASEAN Relations” ahead of Singapore’s 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship, marking a milestone in the US-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
ASEAN Digital Ministers, the ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for Economic Community, and representatives of US industry joined Under Secretary Helberg to discuss the transformative role of AI in the region. Russ Headlee, State Department Senior Bureau Official for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, moderated the discussion.
Ministers and industry leaders identified opportunities to strengthen cooperation in AI development and governance, including how the US AI Exports Program can support ASEAN member states’ AI policy development.
They exchanged views on deepening US-ASEAN collaboration on AI research, development, and deployment to drive economic growth and innovation.
