Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto, received a call by Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN, H.E. Tiffany McDonald at the ASEAN Headquarters today. DSG Nararya and Ambassador Tiffany discussed progress of ASEAN-Australia development cooperation under the Australia for ASEAN Futures Initiative (Aus4ASEAN Futures) Programme. The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs receives Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

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. Petersburg, Russia to exchange information and views on common and emerging security challenges. The Consultation was attended by the representatives of ASEAN Member States, Russia, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The post 4th ASEAN-Russia Consultation of the High Representatives for Security Issues Convenes appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

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 initiatives within Socio-Cultural Community domains. The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Ambassador of Denmark to ASEAN appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

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 Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Launched in 2014, the competition now in its tenth year, has attracted 418 total applicants from ASEAN countries and has awarded 12 winners, 11 honourable mentions and $240,000 in cash prizes. The competition was created to highlight the work of female academics and professionals, and affirm the important role of women’s leaders ..read more

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. They exchanged views on regional developments and ways to promote the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Chairman of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

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-cultural issues The post Secretary-General of ASEAN discusses ASCC related issues with Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Viet Nam appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

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 Community building efforts and to enhance ASEAN Centrality and unity amidst the evolving regional architecture. They also discussed maritime cooperation, as well as other key regional and international issues. The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

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 and sustainable ASEAN business community: Seizing opportunities in the digital age.” During the luncheon, Dr. Kao delivered remarks on the opportunities and challenges of digital economic cooperation in ASEAN. The post Secretary-General of ASEAN attends Business Luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister of Viet Nam appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

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 agenda, including the development of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the four Strategic Plans, the progress of Timor-Leste’s journey towards full membership with ASEAN, and the provision of ASEAN’s humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, among others The post Secretary-General of ASEAN conducts Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister of Viet Nam appea ..read more

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 Community.” In his remarks, Dr. Kao highlighted the role of ASEAN Future Forum as a platform for ASEAN and its partners to share new ideas and policy recommendations. He stressed the timeliness of convening such a Forum for thinking through what lies ahead, particularly at this juncture as ASEAN is working on an ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and formulating its ..read more