Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Germany Development Partnership Photo Exhibition​ASEAN Main Portal

  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended the Opening Ceremony of the “Growing Together: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Germany Development Partnership” Photo Exhibition at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, where he also delivered remarks. The exhibition highlights key milestones and showcases … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN-Germany Development Partnership Photo Exhibition​ASEAN Main Portal

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASCC receives Special Advisor to the Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration of Indonesia​ASEAN Main Portal

  Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), H.E. San Lwin, received a courtesy call by Dr. (H.C.) Fahad Attamimi, Special Advisor to the Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration of Indonesia, at the ASEAN Headquarters.   They exchanged … Continue reading Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASCC receives Special Advisor to the Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration of Indonesia​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN highlights Key Outcomes of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings under the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today highlighted the key outcomes of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, held in Cebu, the Philippines, on 7-8 May 2026.   The briefing was delivered to the Jakarta-based diplomatic corps, ASEAN Project Management Team and … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN highlights Key Outcomes of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings under the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

Briefing by Secretary-General of ASEAN on the key outcomes of the 48th ASEAN Summit and related Meetings in Cebu, the Philippines​ASEAN Main Portal

 

Join the Virtual Post-Summit Briefing by Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, following the conclusion of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, held in Cebu, the Philippines, from 7 – 8 May 2026.

SG Dr. Kao, will present an in-depth briefing on the key outcomes and forward-looking commitments arising from the meetings.

Monday, 11 May 2026 10.00 AM (Jakarta Time)

Live on https://www.youtube.com/@aseansecretariatofficial

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Chair’s Statement of the 48th ASEAN Summit​ASEAN Main Portal

 

  1. We, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),
    gathered in Cebu, Philippines, on 8 May 2026, for the 48th ASEAN Summit under
    the Chairship of the Republic of the Philippines. The Summit was chaired by H.E.
    Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, and
    convened in accordance with the ASEAN Charter.
  2. We reaffirmed our support for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship in 2026 under
    the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” which reflects our collective
    resolve to steer ASEAN proactively and cohesively through an evolving regional
    and global landscape.

Download the full statement here.

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As China Overhauls GMP, KARL STORZ’s High-frequency Surgery System Faces Import Suspension Over QMS Failures​China Med Device

 

The NMPA issued an inspection result on March 31, 2026 for German manufacturer KARL STORZ’s High-frequency Surgery System. NMPA organized a remote inspection of KARL STORZ. It was found that the company “has deficiencies in its quality management system regarding product software version control, analysis and handling of adverse events, and performance of the management […]

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Twenty-five Pilot Hospitals in Guangdong: Strengthening Synergy with the GBA Urgent Use Policy​China Med Device

 

The Health Commission of Guangdong Province, together with the provincial healthcare security and medical products authorities, has jointly announced the first batch of pilot hospitals for international medical services. A total of 25 hospitals have been selected. This milestone marks the official implementation of Guangdong’s international medical service pilot program. Full List of Hospitals The […]

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Special ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Convene to Strengthens Regional Cooperation on Health Development​ASEAN Main Portal

  The Special Senior Officials Meeting on Health Development (SOMHD) convenes at the ASEAN Secretariat/ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta from 6 to 8 May 2026 to finalise the 2026–2030 Work Programmes of the ASEAN Health Sector. The meeting is chaired by SOMHD Chair Malaysia H.E. Dr … Continue reading Special ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Convene to Strengthens Regional Cooperation on Health Development​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN Attends Gala Dinner Hosted by ASEAN Chair for 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

  After successful conclusion of the 48th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in the past few days, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening was present alongside the ASEAN Leaders, Foreign Ministers, and other high-level dignitaries at a Gala Dinner, hosted by H.E. … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Attends Gala Dinner Hosted by ASEAN Chair for 2026​ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam​ASEAN Main Portal

  Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, H.E. Lê Minh Hưng, on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, in Cebu, the Philippines. Dr. Kao congratulated H.E. Lê … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam​ASEAN Main Portal