Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening attended a Working Dinner hosted by Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to ASEAN, H.E. Lee Chul. Both sides took the opportunity to exchange views on ASEAN-ROK cooperation, including priorities for 2026, and sought … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN attends Working Dinner hosted by Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEANASEAN Main Portal
On the sidelines of the 9th ASEAN Prize Judging Committee Meeting, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working luncheon with former Secretaries-General of ASEAN. SG Dr. Kao expressed his appreciation for the continued commitment and invaluable contributions of the former Secretaries-General in advancing … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN hosts working luncheon with Former Secretaries-General of ASEANASEAN Main Portal
As Chair of the ASEAN Prize Judging Committee Meeting, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn presided over the discussion on the ASEAN Prize, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Together with the ASEAN Prize Judging Committee members, they discussed the future approach and strategic … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Presides the Discussion on the ASEAN PrizeASEAN Main Portal
The 9th ASEAN Prize Judging Committee Meeting for the ASEAN Prize 2026 was held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 30 June 2026. Chaired by the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, the meeting brought together former Secretaries-General of ASEAN … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Chairs the 9th ASEAN Prize Judging Committee MeetingASEAN Main Portal
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At the invitation of Yang Berbahagia Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will participate and deliver a capstone address at the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, a Track 2 security conference organised annually by ISIS-Malaysia on behalf of the ASEAN-Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN-ISIS), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 2 July 2026. On the sidelines of the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, Dr. Kao is scheduled to meet with The Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Dato’ Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia, H.E. Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, Chairman of the Southeast Asian Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC), and Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid, Joint Chairman of the Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)/ Founding Director of International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS-UCSI).
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Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. Nararya Sanggramawijaya Soeprapto, had a meeting with Ambassador of ROK to ASEAN, H.E. Lee Chul, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ ASEAN Secretariat today. DSG Nararya congratulated Ambassador Lee on his assumption as Ambassador of ROK … Continue reading Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs meets with Ambassador of Republic of Korea (ROK) to ASEANASEAN Main Portal
The “ASEAN and Türkiye Cooperation in Economy, Security, Sustainability, Peace Building, and Digitalization” Conference, co-organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Jakarta and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), highlights progress in ASEAN–Türkiye relations and future areas of … Continue reading ASEAN–Türkiye Conference Explores Future of Strategic PartnershipASEAN Main Portal
ASEAN and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their partnership at the 9th Meeting of the ASEAN-Pakistan Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee (AP-JSCC), held today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. During the meeting, both sides reviewed progress in the implementation of the ASEAN-Pakistan Practical Cooperation … Continue reading The 9th Meeting of the ASEAN-Pakistan Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee ConvenesASEAN Main Portal
MSMEs are at the heart of inclusive and resilient growth. The Secretary-General of ASEAN shares a congratulatory message for the 3rd National MSME Day 2026, reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to empowering MSMEs through stronger partnerships, innovation, and a more enabling business environment.
ASEAN remains committed to strengthening a supportive ecosystem for MSMEs and advancing regional cooperation to help MSMEs thrive in an increasing digital and interconnected market. SG Dr. Kao highlights the importance of MSMEs in job creation, community livelihoods, and economic resilience, and reiterates ASEAN’s continued support to enhance MSME competitiveness, market access, and sustainable growth.
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