South and Southeast Asia (SSG)

From April 28 to May 2, the Quad partners convened at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii for a Tabletop Exercise, a simulation to launch the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network.

Delivering inclusive and quality public services remains critical for Cambodia to achieve its ambition for better human development outcomes and increased human capital, as well as providing the conditions to unlock its economic potential. Cambodia has made considerable progress in reducing poverty and improving human development outcomes, but its human development indicators continue to lag behind those of other lower middle-income countries  and neighbours in ASEAN.  

Strong national and subnational institutions, supported by good governance, will be critical to address Cambodia's key human development challenges and deliver long-term, resilient and sustainable growth. The Cambodian Government is committed to achieving this vision by strengthening the systems, policies, governance and capabilities that underpin public institutions and increase the overall capacity of the public service.

Australia has strong engagement and advocacy on GEDSI issues in Laos

Australia will carefully target its investments to support economic growth and resilience in Laos. 

Australia remains committed to investing in human capital development to support sustainable and inclusive growth

The Australia – Laos Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029 (DPP) translates into action the development priorities Australia shares with Laos.

Invested: The Philippines to 2040 - Opportunities and Pathways for Australian Investors outlines the strength of and outlook for the Philippine economy, and describes recent reforms by the Philippines Government to open their economy to foreign investment and improve the ease of doing business.

Australia – Myanmar Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029 (DPP) translates into action the development and humanitarian priorities Australia shares with the people of Myanmar. 

Australia will deepen our efforts on gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment, while increasing our focus on people with disabilities, ethnic minority groups and LGBTQIA+ people.