在全球规范被颠覆，失序感持续笼罩的世界中，亚洲的前景依然充满潜力，开辟新道路、确立新目标、建立新伙伴关系的机遇无处不在。

随着新加坡于2027年担任亚细安轮值主席国，以及区域一体化不断深化，各国可以如何善用自身优势，引领社会和区域穿越动荡？

新报业媒体旗下五大旗舰报章——《海峡时报》《商业时报》《联合早报》《每日新闻》和《淡米尔之声》——的新闻团队将首次携手，邀您共同探讨未来之路。

大国是否会爆发冲突？中等强国如何有所作为
地缘政治竞争的加剧，推高了中美等大国之间误判的风险。与此同时，全球规范、联盟和国际机制正逐渐弱化，既有规则也备受争议。中等强国面临压力：若不采取集体行动，恐将从“餐桌旁”沦落到“菜单上”。多边机制的护栏作用不断减弱，亚洲国家应如何应对战略上的不确定性？对冲、多元化与不结盟策略还可行吗？当威慑而非信任成为国际秩序的运行原则，区域稳定又意味着什么？

全球危机山雨欲来？亚洲各经济体将如何应对？
持续不断的中东冲突继续拖累全球经济。同时，安全考量、产业政策以及区域阵营正在重塑全球贸易格局。我们是否正走向一场经济危机？面对经济增长放缓、供应链重构以及保护主义抬头，亚洲各经济体应如何应对？

亚洲是否会引领人工智能的未来
数码科技推动了亚洲初创企业与独角兽的崛起，孕育出一批区域乃至全球的行业巨头。展望未来，商业领袖如何看待人工智能（AI）演进对行业及整个生态的重塑？在全球AI与先进制造的竞逐中，亚洲身处何位置？开源与闭源模型，谁将主导未来？亚洲又能否在推进创新的同时，兼顾治理、伦理与社会信任？

Global norms are being upended, and there is a continued sense of disorientation across the world. Yet the prospects for Asia remain promising, with opportunities for countries to forge new paths, purpose and partnerships.

As Singapore chairs Asean in 2027 and the region deepens integration, what strengths can countries harness to steer their societies and the region through turbulence?

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Will the major powers clash? What can middle powers do?
Rising geopolitical competition has heightened the likelihood of miscalculation between major powers like the US and China. At the same time, global norms, alliances, and institutions are fraying and rules are contested. Middle powers are under pressure to act collectively or be “on the menu”. How should Asian countries manage strategic uncertainty when multilateral guardrails are weakening? Can hedging, diversification, and non-alignment remain viable strategies? What does regional stability mean when deterrence, rather than trust, is the organising principle?

Are we headed for a global crisis? How will Asia's economies respond?
The continuing conflict in the Middle East continues to weigh down the global economy. Meanwhile, trade is being reshaped by security concerns, industrial policy, and regional blocs. Are we headed for an economic crisis? How should Asian economies respond to the slowdown, reconfigured supply chains and rising protectionism?

Will Asia shape the future of AI?
Digital technology played a key role in the growth of Asia's startups and unicorns, some of whom have become regional and global leaders. How do business leaders see advances in AI shaping their industries, and the wider ecosystem? Where does Asia sit in the global AI and advanced manufacturing race? Will open source or closed models prevail? Can the region balance innovation with governance, ethics, and social trust?