Southeast Asia is emerging as a critical arena in global competition as U.S.–China rivalry intensifies and Artificial Intelligence reshapes geopolitics. Once centred on maritime security, strategic competition in the region is increasingly moving into the digital realm, spanning AI governance, data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and technological infrastructure.
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies invites you to a timely panel discussion examining how ASEAN countries are navigating major power rivalry while shaping their digital and strategic futures in the age of AI.
Key Topics
- Southeast Asia between U.S.–China strategic rivalry
- The SEA Nations shift from maritime security to digital competition
- AI governance and digital sovereignty in ASEAN
- Cybersecurity, disinformation, and technological infrastructure
- Long-term limitations and opportunities for the region
Panelists
- Dr. Le Hong Hiep – Senior Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme and the Regional Strategic and Political Studies Programme of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute ( Vietnam)
- Mr. Hazremi Hamid – Senior Officer, Digital Economy (AI Governance, Digital Transformation) at ASEAN Secretariat (Indonesia)
- Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab – Chief Executive Officer at CyberSecurity (Malaysia)
Event Details
📍 Venue: WeXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
🕓 Date & Time: Thursday, 12 February, 2025 | 17:00 – 20:00