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# Future-ready or Falling Behind? ICDM Study Identifies Five Imperatives for ASEAN Boards

The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia's ASEAN Board Trends 2026/2027 study warns that recognition of change is not the same as readiness, and that the pace of external change is testing boards' preparedness, competence and agility across Southeast Asia. It stresses that how boards engage and contribute now matters more than structure, highlighting trust, constructive challenge and robust decision-making as central to boardroom value. This is directly actionable for SEA mid-market CEOs seeking to benchmark their board against regional peers.

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Reuters / ICDM (https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026-10-01:newsml_ACN110531:0-future-ready-or-falling-behind-icdm-study-identifies-five-imperatives-for-asean-boards/)

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