"Global Impact – Southeast Asia” offers a comprehensive view of the region's economic, political, and cultural influence globally. It portrays Southeast Asia as brimming with opportunities yet confronting challenges. With a youthful population and the digital economy's ascent, the region holds immense potential as an economic hub. ASEAN acts as a crucial facilitator amid US-China tensions. Nevertheless, issues like human rights abuses and censorship, notably in Thailand, harm the region's image. How then, can the region capitalise on these opportunities and overcome these obstacles?