The second chapter of the ASEAN-UK Regional Training and Workshop on Engineering Biology was held in the UK from 18 to 20 March 2025
The United Kingdom hosted more than 25 delegates from all ten ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat for an ASEAN-UK Regional Training and Workshop on Engineering Biology Chapter II from 18 to 20 March 2025. With ASEAN set to become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2030, the workshop presented a strategic opportunity to align regulatory frameworks, technical standards, and innovation pathways between the UK and one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions.
The programme built on the learnings and engagement from the first chapter of the workshop held in Singapore in 2024, focusing on critical growth enablers through cross-pollination between ASEAN and UK expertise. Key areas of focus included technical standards and biometrology, responsible innovation frameworks, and commercialising engineering biology for success.
Alignment across these areas will create levers for accelerating engineering biology innovations into scalable innovations, unlocking economic potential while deploying market-ready solutions to benefit our communities.
UK Ambassador to ASEAN, Her Excellency Sarah Tiffin, said:
British High Commissioner to Singapore, His Excellency Nik Mehta, said:
Senior Officer of Science and Technology Division, ASEAN Secretariat, Dr. Vanny Narita, said:
This workshop reaffirms the UK’s dedication to deepening its scientific and technological ties with ASEAN, building on the strong foundation established since becoming an ASEAN dialogue partner.