CNN series takes viewers on an Asean journey

ANCHOR Kristie Lu Stout. TWITTER PHOTO

CNN’S “Road to Asean” takes viewers on a journey exploring the 10 countries that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) powerhouse.

The series takes a comprehensive look at the region and its people, the culture and the game-changers and uncovers Asean’s prospects for growth and the challenges and the impact its individual members are making on a global scale.

In the span of 10 months, the show will visit each of the 10 member-states to provide invaluable insight about the global economic opportunity in a quickly changing landscape. Highlights of the coverage include: Multinational giants trying to expand their regional footprint; established homegrown success stories looking to take their brands to the next level, by leveraging the potential that comes with increased connectivity across borders; prominent business leaders who are finding solutions to help navigate uncharted waters; the business of travel; new leaders in design, architecture, fashion, technology and lifestyle and how they are shaping the Asean business landscape.

“Road to Asean” is presented by CNN anchor Kristie Lu Stout. Coverage began in Malaysia in November, and continues through Thailand this month, before moving on to the remaining countries in 2016. It airs within “CNN Today” at 7 a.m., “Business View” with Nina Dos Santos at 7 p.m. and “News Stream” at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays.