3 August 2026 | Guangzhou, China The Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED) and the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 3 August 2026 at the AIIA Guangzhou Center in Tianhe Smart City. Founded in Hong Kong in 2023, AIIA is a non-profit international platform connecting artificial intelligence experts, universities, industry associations, enterprises and investment institutions

On 29 July 2026, the 2026 China–ASEAN Education Cooperation Week, themed "Empowering a Shared Future through Smart Education", officially opened in Guiyang, China. As an active contributor to this flagship regional education initiative, AiSED participated extensively in the event by collaborating with the Alibaba Global Digital Talent, Linyang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Asia e University (AeU), and other strategic partners to launch a series of industry–education integ

3 July 2026 — Dato’ Steve Cheah, Chairman of the Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED), delivered a keynote address at the Asian Lifelong Learning Conference (ASAIHL) 2026, themed “Bridging Borders and Building Futures: Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development and Digital Transformation in Asia.” His keynote, titled “Bridging the Education–Industry Divide: Driving Regional Collaboration via Competency Assessments and Micro-Credentials,”

From left: Prof Dr Noor Raihan Ab Hamid, Vice Chancellor, Asia e University Prof Dato' Dr Ansary Ahmed, Founder President, Asia e University Dato’ Steve Cheah, Founder & Chairman, AiSED Dato' Cheah Soon Kit, Board Treasury, AiSED Pn Sharliza Dato' Shamsuddin, Director, Gaine Academy Pn Zuraida Jusoh, CEO, Gaine Academy www.aisedconference.org Subang Jaya, Selangor | 30 June 2026 – The Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED), Asia e University

HAINAN, CHINA — The Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Diplomacy (AiSED) has officially entered into a landmark partnership with Hainan University (HNU), marking a transformative step forward for youth empowerment and sustainable development across the global tropical zone. The strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was formally signed by Dato’ Stephen Cheah, Chairman of AiSED, alongside leadership representatives from Hainan University during the high-

📍 HAIKOU, HAINAN (May 21), The Hainan Department of Foreign Affairs hosted a strategic bilateral meeting with the Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Diplomacy (AiSED) to accelerate regional economic cooperation under the framework of the Hainan Free Trade Zone (FTZ). The session was led by Madam Liu Liu, Director-General at the Foreign Ministry (Hainan Provincial Foreign Affairs Office) and Deputy Director of the Sisterhood Department, together with Dato’ S

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

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has officially issued a landmark national policy to embed entrepreneurial skills across all higher education institutions nationwide. Signed into effect on December 11, 2025 (B.E. 2568) by Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, this directive marks a crucial first step for the region in formally adopting the proposal by GEN Thailand, the national chapter of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Ed

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) founder and 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 2025 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok and was graced by the esteemed presence of HRH Tunkramom Ying Princess Ubol Ratana of Thailand. A Recognition of Collective Impact The 13th edition o

​ 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