Jakarta, Oct. 3 -- The second ASEAN Think Tanks Summit (ATTS) opened in Jakarta, Indonesia on October 2, bringing together leading regional experts to tackle pressing geopolitical and economic issues.

The event aligned with Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship theme of "Inclusivity and Sustainability", setting the stage for high-level discussions on Southeast Asia's strategic priorities.

This year marks a milestone for ASEAN, with the adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, charting the bloc's course for the next two decades. The summit, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community, gains added significance ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit slated for October 26-28.

ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, in his keyno...