KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 -- All 10 Asean leaders, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, yesterday signed a regional long-term vision document titled Asean 2045: Our Shared Future.

Dubbed the "Kuala Lumpur Declaration", the document marks a significant milestone in the bloc's ongoing journey towards deeper regional integration.

This long-term framework replaces Asean 2025: Forging Ahead Together, adopted in 2015 under Malaysia's chairmanship.

It comprises six core documents:

Here's what you need to know about Asean's long-term direction:

What is the Kuala Lumpur Declaration?

The Kuala Lumpur Declaration is a foundational diplomatic document signed during the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

It formal...