Secretary-General of ASEAN Delivers Pre-recorded Remarks at the Launch of USABC and ASEAN-BAC Strategic Action Plan Supporting the Philippines’ Chairship of ASEAN in 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivers pre-recorded remarks at the launch of Advancing ASEAN: A Strategic Action Plan Supporting the Philippines’ 2026 Chairship of ASEAN, jointly developed by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC). In his remark, SG Dr. Kao underscored the importance of public–private collaboration, effective implementation, and stronger partnerships in advancing ASEAN’s priorities under the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026.

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Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs/Political Director in the European External Action Service of the EU​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs/Political Director in the European External Action Service (EEAS) of the European Union (EU), H.E. Olof Skoog at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Both sides discussed the outcomes of the recently-concluded 25th ASEAN-EU … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs/Political Director in the European External Action Service of the EU​ASEAN Main Portal

ASEAN and Peru committed to advancing cooperation at Third ASEAN-Peru Development Partnership Committee Meeting​ASEAN Main Portal

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  The Third Meeting of the ASEAN-Peru Development Partnership Committee (AP-DPC) was convened on 29 April 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting reviewed the progress of cooperation between ASEAN and Peru and explored opportunities to further enhance collaboration under the Development Partnership framework. … Continue reading ASEAN and Peru committed to advancing cooperation at Third ASEAN-Peru Development Partnership Committee Meeting​ASEAN Main Portal

Joint Ministerial Statement of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting​ASEAN Main Portal

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  1. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) convened the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) on 27-28 April 2026 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The Meeting was co-chaired by The Honourable Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, Minister of Foreign Affairs II of Brunei Darussalam, as Country Coordinator of ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations, and Her Excellency Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission. The Meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers from ASEAN and EU Member States, as well as representatives of the ASEAN Secretariat.

  2. We, the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN and the EU, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, reaffirmed the shared values and common interests that underpin 49 years of ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations and noted with satisfaction the comprehensive and multifaceted nature of our partnership. We noted the good progress made in implementing the ASEAN-EU Plan of Action (2023-2027) and emphasised the importance of further strengthening our Strategic Partnership.

    3. Download the full statement here.

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Five NMPA Guidelines Released in a Single Day: from Intravascular Ultrasound to Capsule Endoscope​China Med Device

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NMPA published 5 medical devices final guidelines on April 9, 2026. They are aimed to facilitate manufacturers with clarity in type testing, non-clinical and clinical evaluation and regulatory submission. The guidelines concern the devices below: Why Overseas Manufacturers Should Pay Close Attention Intravascular ultrasound diagnostic equipment has long been dominated by a few international giants […]

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Secretary-General of ASEAN speaks to The Scoop in Bandar Seri Begawan​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today gave an interview to The Scoop, on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Dr. Kao congratulated Brunei Darussalam on its successful hosting of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN speaks to The Scoop in Bandar Seri Begawan​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, where he briefed Ministers and representatives from ASEAN and EU Member States on the implementation of the Plan of Action to Implement the … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan​ASEAN Main Portal

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands​ASEAN Main Portal

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Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, today exchanged views with Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, H.E. Harry Verweij, on ways to further strengthen the ASEAN-Netherlands Development Partnership, at the margins of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

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Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Dr. Constantinos Kombos, on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. They exchanged … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the Gala Dinner on the occasion of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting​ASEAN Main Portal

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  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, attended the Gala Dinner hosted by The Honourable Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, Minister of Foreign Affairs II of Brunei Darussalam,  as the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations, on the occasion of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the Gala Dinner on the occasion of the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting​ASEAN Main Portal