China continues to strengthen its role as a global convener by organizing structured platforms that bridge the gap between governments, businesses, and investors. A premier example was the 2026 Overseas Investment Fair (OIF) , held under the theme: “Better Services for Shared Prosperity in Global Investment.” High-Level Representation & Speaking Engagement The Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED) was honored to be invited to this prestigio

On March 23–24, 2026, Dato' Stephen Cheah conducted an official visit to Hainan Province, China, in his capacity as Chairman of the Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy ( AiSED ) and the Southeast Asia Chapter of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) . Significantly, the UNESCO EE-Net Southeast Asia Chapter operates under the distinguished Royal Patronage of His Royal Highness Tengku Amir Shah , the Crown Prince of Selangor, whose

JAKARTA, INDONESIA — In a significant stride toward regional economic transformation, the Asia Institute of Sustainability Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED) , as the sub-regional secretariat to the Southeast Asia Chapter of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) participated in the GEN Indonesia Annual Meeting held in Jakarta on February 5th. 2026 The meeting served as a high-level forum to align strategic visions between AiSED and Indonesia’s leading

Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED) formalised a strategic partnership with SPEED, Asia e University and SK Innovation Sdn Bhd on 22nd Jan 2026 to launch the Entrepreneurial Development, Growth and Empowerment (EDGE) Programme. AiSED brings strong regional leadership as the Sub-regional Secretariat to the Southeast Asia Chapter of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network for Asia Pacific, while SPEED, AeU provides a robust higher edu

On December 2nd, 2025, His Highness Tengku Amir Shah, the Crown Prince of Selangor, Malaysia, paid a visit to Tsinghua University, Beijing. Prof. Qiu Yong, Secretary of the CPC Committee, received the Crown Prince and his delegation in the Main Building. The two sides held discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation and jointly witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tsinghua University and the Asian Institute for Sustainable Development, Ent

On December 1, 2025, AiSED organized an investment symposium in Beijing to help Chinese private enterprises expand into Selangor, Malaysia. The People Behind the Partnership The event, led by AiSED Chairman Dato’ Stephen Cheah, brought together key leaders to discuss new growth opportunities: From Selangor: YB Ng Sze Han (Executive Councillor), Dato’ Seri Syed Haizam (Invest Selangor), and Niqman Rafaee Sahar (Malaysian Embassy) shared why Selangor is the top destination for

The Asia Institute of Sustainability Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED), serving as the Southeast Asia Chapter of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-net Southeast Asia) in collaboration with Beijing Normal University (BNU), was deeply honored to welcome its Royal Patron, His Highness Tengku Amir Shah, Crown Prince of Selangor, Malaysia. Representing AiSED and EE-NET SEA was Dato' Steve Cheah and Prof. Zhou Zuoyu, on behalf of BNU and UNESCO INRULED. The vi

His Highness Tengku Amir Shah, Crown Prince of Selangor, officially launched the Southeast Asia Chapter of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) on 25th November 2025 at the ASEAN Technology Cooperation & Development Summit Gala Dinner held at MITEC Kuala Lumpur. This chapter is the first regional initiative by UNESCO EE-Net, proudly hosted in Malaysia by the Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Diplomacy (AiSED), chaired by Dato’ Steve Cheah.

Jakarta October 21-24, 2025 – The Global Entrepreneurship Education Meeting (GEEM 2025), a pivotal gathering of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) and global partners, concluded recently as a success, cementing new international collaborations aimed at transforming entrepreneurship education. The meeting brought together delegates from 23 countries united by a mission to redefine entrepreneurship as a critical life skill for creating a "more just, equita

The Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Diplomacy (AiSED) proudly announces that its Chairman, Dato' Steve Cheah, was awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the prestigious Global Leadership Awards 2025 (GLA 2025). The award ceremony was held on October 14th at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok and was graced by the esteemed presence of HRH Tunkramom Ying Princess Ubol Ratana. A Recognition of Collective Impact This recognition hig

​ BEIJING, CHINA – September 4, 2025 — Dato’ Stephen Cheah, representing His Highness, the Crown Prince of Selangor, Malaysia, and the Patron of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network Southeast Asia, paid a successful visit to Tsinghua University today to discuss a significant international collaboration. Dato’ Stephen Cheah met with Vice President Professor Yang Bin and other esteemed university leaders to convey the Crown Prince's personal commitment to co-establishi

The Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Diplomacy (AiSED), in partnership with GEN Thailand (as the coordinator for the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network [EE-NET] Southeast Asia Chapter), has formalized a strategic collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) . The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, during the ASAIHL 2025 Conference , hosted

The Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Diplomacy (AiSED) was formally represented at the ASEAN Youth Economic Forum (AYEF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur from February 13th to 16th. AiSED's representative spoke at the event, which convened young leaders from across the region. The forum received notable attention, including attendance by His Highness Crown Prince Amir Shah , which underscored the vital role of youth development as a primary driver for the curre

NAKHON NAYOK – The AiSED Regional Secretariat, acting as the secretariat for the Diplomatic Council DCISE, is proud to announce the official inauguration of the new Diplomatic Council Pavilion. The ceremony took place on December 12, 2024, at the Chaipattanna Foundation’s Suda Denpeun Training & Accommodation Centre. The pavilion was officially inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, marking a significant milestone in regional diplomatic and social

The 2024 Annual International Conference of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) National Chapter in Hangzhou, China. (7-8 Dec.24) for Strengthening Regional Collaboration through the ASEAN- China Initiative. Significant progress was made with the signing of an MOU among the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network National Chapters in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

The 10th UNESCO APEID Meeting , focused on "The Future of Youth & Entrepreneurship Education," was successfully concluded in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on October 10th and 11th. The event was hosted by Alfraganus University in collaboration with UNESCO and brought together over 200 participants from 35 countries . Key Outcomes and Discussions The meeting served as a crucial platform for National Chapters of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) to present thei

BANGKOK – The AiSED Regional Secretariat, in its capacity as the secretariat for the Diplomatic Council International Secretariat (DCISE), is honored to report on the recent Royal Audience granted by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. On May 8th, 2024 Her Royal Highness—serving as the Honorary Chairperson and Patron of the Chaipattana Foundation—graciously received the Steering Committee of the Ambassadors' Ball 2024 at Sra Pathum Palace. This meeting undersc