Balance innovation with people’s welfare, say Asean ministers


PETALING JAYA: Several Asean ministers called for a balance between the race for innovation and improving the people’s welfare.

During the 34th Asean Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council meeting here, the ministers agreed that South-East Asia’s strength lies not in machines, but in people.

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