Stories from the ecosystem.
A lightweight content section — programme stories, student stories, event highlights and announcements. Stories link externally when the original content lives on another platform.
Read to Bali — A New Chapter in Cultural Exchange
Read to Bali returns — a literacy and cultural exchange initiative connecting youth through reading and community engagement in Bali, Indonesia. The programme page is coming soon; stay tuned through our social channels for the official launch.
AITech4Good Launches Regional Roadmap
The AITech4Good 2026–2027 regional event roadmap maps a fourteen-month journey from ASEAN launches through online qualifiers, ASEAN finals and training, all the way to the global stage — including the road to the NASA Space Apps Challenge and KLESF. Four pathways: AMEC, AIGC, Coding & Crafting, and Development & Pitching.
AMEC — Where Math Meets Engineering and AI
Young innovators across the region are using AI to solve real-world problems. AMEC challenges students to combine math, engineering and artificial intelligence — building solutions that span from smart cities to sustainable agriculture. The pathway runs from regional qualifiers all the way to international showcases.
GO+ — Six Months to Learn, Six Months to Experience
Six months of structured learning, six months of real work experience — the GO+ pathway gave one student the bridge between classroom and career. 'It wasn't just an internship. It was a complete shift in how I see my future.'
DARE — Developing the ASEAN Rural Economy
The DARE conference brought young regional talents together to tackle rural development across ASEAN. Through specialized workshops, interactive team games and panel discussions judged by industry experts, participants built skills in teamwork, cross-border communication and social impact — forging bonds between neighbouring ASEAN countries.
From Delegate to Leader — A Student's ASLC Journey
From a first-time delegate to a confident young leader — a student's journey through ASLC shows how cross-cultural collaboration and structured leadership development transform uncertainty into purpose. 'I came in not knowing anyone. I left with friends in five countries and the courage to lead.'
YES Singapore Experience
Students from across ASEAN gathered in Singapore for the Youth Environmental Summit — tackling climate action, building green projects and connecting with sustainability experts.
ASLC 2024 — Leading Across Borders
Three hundred delegates from across Asia gathered for the Asian Student Leadership Conference — a multi-day experience of leadership workshops, cross-cultural collaboration, panel discussions and a finale showcase. Students built lasting friendships across borders while developing the confidence and skills to lead in their own communities.