At the invitation of the President of World Economic Forum (WEF), Børge Brende, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, will participate in WEF’s Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development in…
A courtesy visit from Ambassador of Denmark Sten Frimodt Nielsen to Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Ekkaphab Phanthavong spotlighted ASEAN-Denmark ties and zeroed in on fostering sustainability…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24 April 2024 – The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) of Malaysia hosted and organised the two-day ASEAN Green Jobs Forum on 24 to 25 April 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, to address the region’s growing demand for green…
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Mr Ekkaphab Phanthavong received a courtesy call by China’s Jiangxi Province Communist Party Secretary Mr. Yin Hong. The meeting reinforced commitment to the 2024…
The 4th ASEAN-Russia Consultation of the High Representatives for Security Issues was convened today, 24 April 2024, at the sidelines of the ХII International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in St.…
The UL Research Institutes-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women is an award set up by a partnership between the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-UL Research Institutes, and the Association of…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today concluded his official visit to Viet Nam by meeting with Chairman of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, at the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum.…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today met with Minister of Labors, Invalids and Social Affairs of Viet Nam Dao Ngoc Dung in Hanoi as part of Dr. Kao’s official visit to Viet Nam. They discussed ASEAN’s priorities on socio…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi as part of Dr. Kao’s official visit to Viet Nam. During the meeting, they discussed ways to move forward ASEAN…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today attended a Business Luncheon hosted by Prime Minister of Viet Nam Pham Minh Chinh on the occasion of the ASEAN Future Forum. The theme of the event was on “Towards a cohesive, resilient…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Viet Nam Pham Minh Chinh at the Hotel Meliá Ha Noi on the occasion of Dr. Kao’s official visit to Viet Nam. They discussed key issues on the ASEAN…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn this morning attended the Opening Session of the ASEAN Future Forum, which is initiated and hosted by Viet Nam, with the theme of “Toward fast and sustainable growth of a people-centered ASEAN…
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs Nararya S. Soeprapto received a courtesy call by the COASI Delegation led by its Chair Michaeł Safianik at the ASEAN Headquarters today.
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn this evening attended a welcome dinner hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Bui Thanh Son, in Ha Noi, on the occasion of the ASEAN Future Forum.
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today met with Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam Nguyen Minh Vu in Hanoi during Dr. Kao’s official visit to Viet Nam. During the meeting, they discussed ASEAN cooperation…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today met with representatives of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, where they discussed ways to strengthen think-tank cooperation and engagement, and also underscored the importance of…
On 22 April 2024, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, received the Director of Cooperation of the Indonesian Coast Guard, H.E. Fleet Admiral (FADM) Eka Satari, at the…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today attended the Inauguration Ceremony of the ASEAN Square at the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, where he delivered remarks and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today held an interface with ASEAN Youth today at the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi to discuss the role of ASEAN Youth in shaping ASEAN’s future. In his remarks, Dr. Kao…
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, received a courtesy call by Ambassador of Japan to ASEAN, KIYA Masahiko at the ASEAN Headquarters today. Both sides exchanged views on…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today gave an interview to The World and Viet Nam Report, where he shared his thoughts and perspectives on the importance of the convening of the inaugural ASEAN Future Forum, and Viet Nam’s…
The 5th ASEAN-Chile Development Partnership Committee (AC-DPC) Meeting convenes on 22 April 2024 at the ASEAN Headquarters. The Meeting reviews the progress made under the Practical Cooperation Areas (PCA) for ASEAN-Chile Development…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn kicked off his official visit to Viet Nam today by meeting with Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam Nguyen Hong Dien. They discussed the progress of ASEAN’s economic cooperation, as well…
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Bui Thanh Son, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn will conduct an official visit to Viet Nam in conjunction with his participation in the ASEAN…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn this evening attended a dinner hosted by Ambassador of India to ASEAN Jayant N. Khobragade at the Ambassador’s residence in Jakarta. Both sides took the opportunity to follow-up on discussions…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today attended the Halal Bihalal event organized by the ASEAN Secretariat Staff Welfare Committee. During the event, Dr. Kao conveyed his best wishes to ASEAN Secretariat staff on the occasion…
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, this afternoon received a courtesy call by Mr. Andrew Ure, Managing Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Southeast Asia at Google. The meeting discussed IT-related…
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, met with H.E. Aung Myo Myint, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to ASEAN at the ASEAN Headquarters to discuss and exchange views on current developments in ASEAN…
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today met with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN Hou Yanqi at the ASEAN Headquarters. They discussed the progress of the implementation of the ASEAN-China Comprehensive…