The ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF) 2025 stands as a landmark event, being the first urban forum hosted by an ASEAN Chair. This forum underscores the pressing need for a collaborative and unified approach to tackle the complex challenges posed by urbanization in the region. 

Among its key focus is to strengthen local policy frameworks, promote innovative mechanisms and harness new technology for the development of inclusive and sustainable cities, and to enhance regional cooperation. ASUF emphasizes on the importance of engaging key stakeholders - government, urban planners, industry experts, and community member, with a shared goal of achieving a sustainable urban future.