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Talent mobility, or the free movement of skilled labour across national borders, is a central tenet of ASEAN’s drive toward regional economic integration. The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Vision 2025 includes facilitating the movement of investments, skilled labour, business professionals, and capital. To this end, the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 outlines initiatives such as implementing mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) for skilled professionals, strengthening commitments under the ASEAN Agreement on the Movement of Natural Persons, and reducing regulatory barriers by standardising hiring requirements and documentation.Furthermore, the ongoing negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) include digital talent mobility as one of its nine key pillars.These commitments recognise the importance of developing, attracting, and retaining talent in accelerating ASEAN’s economic growth. As technology-driven digital transformation is reshaping the region, human expertise is more essential than ever. Skill gaps will limit the region’s ability to maximise digital opportunities. For instance, a shortage of skilled ICT professionals, including cybersecurity experts, hampers our ability to address increasingly complex cybersecurity threats.ASEAN Member States have negotiated past agreements to facilitate cross-border professional practice. Mutual recognition agreements were signed between 2005 and 2012 for sectors including engineering, nursing, architecture, medicine, dentistry, and tourism. In 2012, the Member States signed an agreement on the movement of natural persons, establishing a framework for the temporary cross-border movement of workers. ASEAN Member States also signed the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), which includes provisions to streamline business visa procedures for citizens within the ASEAN. These are important first steps to foster talent mobility.Read more at https://theaseanmagazine.asean.org/article/opportunities-for-talent-collaboration-in-asean-in-the-digital-ageThe ASEAN Secretariat70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja Jakarta 12110P: (+6221)7262991, 7243372F: (+6221)7398234, 7243504M: ASEAN-magazine@asean.org

Dear Members and Partners,As we step into 2025, the ASEAN Talent Mobility Community extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a year filled with joy, prosperity, and boundless opportunities.May this year bring growth, collaboration, and shared success across borders, as we continue to empower talent and innovation in the ASEAN region. Together, let us build bridges, share knowledge, and unlock the immense potential of our community.Here’s to a brighter future and stronger connections in 2025!Warm regards,ASEAN Talent Mobility Community

ASEAN Talent Mobility: Opportunities for Researchers, Industries, and Governments The platform showcases data on a total of 8,220 ASEAN talents. These researchers have published articles sourced from the SciVal and Scopus databases, with a cumulative total of 16,669 keywords across five industries.The platform aiming to establish collaborations, either within the ASEAN region or internationally, may find this platform useful. The ASEAN Talent Pool was developed to serve as a centralized location for researchers, entrepreneurs, industries, universities, research organizations, and government agencies. The intention is to facilitate interactions and collaborations between these groups, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts for a productive research environment.We’ve created this platform for users like you to share your insights, feedback, and requirements related to our system. As we strive to make improvements and cater to the evolving needs of our ASEAN community, your opinions are invaluable to us. Whether you have suggestions on how to enhance our features, encountered challenges during your experience, or have a vision for future developments, we encourage you to voice your thoughts here. Together, we can shape the future of talent mobility in the ASEAN region.Click Here to Start your Requirements and Feedback