The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) convened today in Manila. The Meeting, which comprises plenary and retreat sessions, continued to discuss the Philippines’ Chairship priorities and deliverables to advance ASEAN Community-building, including ways to strengthen ASEAN’s external relations and preparations for the 48th ASEAN … Continue reading The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting convenes in ManilaASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received the President & CEO of The Asia Foundation, Ms. Laurel Miller, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They discussed ASEAN’s recent collaborations with The Asia Foundation and exchanged views on how ASEAN and The Asia Foundation may … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN receives the President & CEO of The Asia FoundationASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today sits down for an exclusive interview with Mr. Hamish Macdonald, the 2026 Australian recipient of the Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award. SG Dr. Kao addressed ASEAN’s responses to the Middle East situation and its implications for regional … Continue reading Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn speaks with 2026 Australian recipient of Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award in media interviewASEAN Main Portal
At the invitation of H.E. Frederick D. Go, Secretary of Finance of the Republic of the Philippines and H.E. Eli M. Remolona, Jr., Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat delegation to participate in the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) and Related Meetings, via videoconference, on 9-10 April 2026.
The series of Ministerial and Deputy-level meetings will discuss coordinated macro-economic measures in response to the current global economic and geopolitical developments as well as forward-looking regional initiatives to strengthen digital innovation, financial inclusion, cross-border connectivity, and sustainable and resilient financial systems.
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ASEAN Secretariat staff successfully concluded a four-day Workshop on 2026 Workplace Communications: Effective Writing Skills, held from 30 March until 2 April 2026. The annual workshop was facilitated by the Civil Service College Singapore, as part of the Enhanced Technical Assistance Programme (ETAP) for … Continue reading Strengthening Communication Excellence: Effective Writing Skills Workshop at the ASEAN SecretariatASEAN Main Portal
JAKARTA, 2 April 2026 – A newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to ASEAN, H.E. Barbara Szymanowska, today presented her Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, marking the assumption of her post … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Letter of Credence from Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to ASEANASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Mr. Robert Floyd, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on recent developments in nuclear non-proliferation and to explore … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Receives the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty OrganizationASEAN Main Portal
JAKARTA, 2 April 2026 – A newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to ASEAN, H.E. Smiljana Knez, today presented her Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, marking the assumption of her post … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Letter of Credence from Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to ASEANASEAN Main Portal
The 24th ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (ARJCC) Meeting was held on 1 April 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta to discuss progress in ASEAN-Russia cooperation, including the status of implementation of the Comprehensive Plan of Action (CPA) to Implement the ASEAN-Russia Strategic … Continue reading 24th ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting ConvenesASEAN Main Portal
SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences and the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition are pleased to announce together that after fifteen years as a project of SFU, the Coalition will begin operations as an independent not-for-profit organization on March 31, 2026.
Together, we have advanced research, policy, and community engagement to address some of the most pressing issues in substance use, human rights and public health. We would like to express our deep appreciation for our time with SFU and the people who have supported our work there, and for the support of the many community members, donors, and partners who have made this work possible.
Operating as an independent not-for-profit organization will better reflect the national scope of our work and allow us to build transparent and accountable governance structures that support community leadership and impact.
What does this mean for you?
Thank you for being part of this work. Your support has helped build a strong foundation for this next phase, and we are excited about what we will continue to achieve together.
If you have any questions, please reach out directly to info@drugpolicy.ca
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