The CIMB ASEAN Research Institute (CARI) was established in 2011 as a member of CIMB Group. CARI prides itself on being the first independent, transnational research institute dedicated solely to the advancement and acceleration of the ASEAN integration agenda. CARI was designed to pursue research and to promote thought leadership in support of an integrated ASEAN Community. CARI seeks pragmatic solutions and policy recommendations to address challenges in ASEAN integration and connectivity. CARI’s headquarters is located in Kuala Lumpur but the institute has a regional presence.