Our Story
Uniting Asia Through Software Testing
Our History
2007
Formation of ASTA
The Asia Software Testing (ASTA) was established by five ISTQB National Boards: CSTQB (China), JSTQB (Japan), KSTQB (Korea), MSTB (Malaysia), and VTB (Vietnam).
The inaugural ASTA event, the 1st ASTA International Conference was held in Seoul, Korea.
2008
Strengthening Regional Collaboration
ASTA actively fostered regional collaboration through a series of key events and meetings across Asia.
022000 - 2010
Sustaining Connections Across Borders
ASTA maintained regular online and phone meetings. In 2009, the associated held an offline meeting in Shanghai, China. In July 2010, another offline meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
032010 - 2023
ASTA's Hiatus and the Path to Revitalization
By 2010, ASTA's activities had slowed down as many of its key members became increasingly occupied with other industry commitments. This period marked the end of ASTA's initial phase. Despite this, the passion and enthusiasm that originally fueled ASTA's mission didn't disappear - it marely lay dormant.
After nearly 15 years of inactivity, discussions began about reviving ASTA, driven by a shared interest among those who remembered its history.
2023
Reformation of ASTA to AsiaSTA
The CSTQB (China), JSTQB (Japan), and KSTQB (Korea) Boards agreed to reform ASTA, with the Indonesian Board (IDSTB) expressing interest in joining. KSTQB spearheaded efforts to reconnect with former ASTA members, including CSTQB, JSTQB, MSTB, and VTB. All relevant historical documents were shared with these boards, including, IDSTB.
05May 2024
The birth of AsiaSTA
The first reformation meeting was scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, with representative from China, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. The task force has set up AsiaSTA (Asia Software Testing Alliance), with the organization's structure, vision, mission, goals, and constitution finalized. Registration processes was also completed.
06October 2024
AsiaSTA Inauguration Ceremony
An inauguration ceremony held in Bali, Indonesia, marking the official launch of AsiaSTA.
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