38 cities. One network. Learning in public.
ASCN connects Southeast Asian cities to share what works — citizen-centric, data-aware, since 2018.
About
Incentives over instructions. Data with empathy.
Established 28 April 2018 at the 32nd ASEAN Summit. Anchored by the Smart Cities Framework adopted 13 November 2018. From 26 pilot cities to 38 by January 2026.
City-to-city learning, bankable project pipelines, better service delivery. A regional operating platform and shared urban learning environment.
Timeline
- Network launched at 32nd ASEAN Summit. 26 pilot cities. Framework adopted at 33rd Summit.
- Thailand chair year. Implementation-focused coordination.
- Planning Guidebook. Clearer process, priority areas, enabling conditions.
- Malaysia hosts ASCN 8. Action Plan 2026-2035 begins.
- Philippines chairship. Network reaches 38 cities with Dili.
Dashboard
134 projects across the network.
Focus Areas
Cohort Waves
Project load by cohort
City Intelligence
Explore the 38-city network.
Select a city above.
Economy (World Bank)
City Indicators (SLIC Index)
SLIC Livability Score
References
Documents, mentions, key people.
Malaysia 2025 → Philippines 2026
- ASCN 8 Annual Meeting
- Smart City Expert Talk
- Philippines 2026 chairship announced
- Roster reaches 38 cities
- 2026 cycle review
Malaysia 2025
8th Annual Meeting, Smart City Expert Talk, Action Plan 2026-2035.
Philippines 2026
Execution quality and local-government integration focus.
Project
By Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul
Experimental public intelligence project. Policy storytelling, data usability, regional collaboration.
ASEAN CSCO Reference Page
Contact
ASEAN Connectivity Division
Tel. +6221 7262991 ext. 1511
benazir.syahril@asean.org
70A Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110
asean.org
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