Here’s the latest China NMPA regulatory and clinical affairs news for medical device and IVDs pros in March 2026. These updates are presented by China Med Device, LLC, your partner in Chinese market access. Policies China Cuts Import Tariffs on 28 Medical Devices and IVD Products in 2026; Artificial Joints and Certain Diagnostic Kits Now […]
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The NMPA approved Shanghai Lixiao’s thermal vapor therapy equipment and the single-use prostate thermal vapor therapy device on February 28, 2026. The thermal vapor therapy equipment consists of a main unit and a power cord. It is used in conjunction with the single-use prostate thermal vapor therapy device to alleviate symptoms and obstruction associated with […]
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The 13th Meeting of the ASEAN-ROK Joint Cooperation Committee (AKJCC) was held today on 11 March 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-ROK cooperation and discussed its future direction to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The post 13th Meeting of … Continue reading 13th Meeting of the ASEAN-ROK Joint Cooperation Committee convenesASEAN Main Portal
JAKARTA, 11 March 2026 – The newly-appointed Ambassador Bernardo de Sicart Escoda presented his Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today, marking the official assumption of his post as the Ambassador of … Continue reading Ambassador of Spain to ASEAN presents Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEANASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today engaged in an interview with RT in Jakarta to reflect on the current geopolitical developments. During the media interview, SG Dr. Kao touched upon maintaining ASEAN’s principled neutrality and independent decision-making amidst shifting global dynamics, emphasising … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN gives interview to RTASEAN Main Portal
At the invitation of H.E. Ma. Christina A. Roque, Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Republic of the Philippines and Chair of the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting in 2026, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the delegation of the ASEAN Secretariat to participate in the 32nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat 2026, scheduled to be held in Taguig, the Philippines, on 13 March 2026. This year’s Retreat will see discussions on the recent global and regional economic outlook, the Philippines’ Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) for its Chairship in 2026 under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Performance Monitoring, as well as a number of key initiatives including the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations, Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN economic agreements, and ASEAN’s external economic relations among others. The Ministers will also have dialogue sessions with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), as well as with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening attended a working dinner hosted by Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN, H.E. Wang Qing. Both sides took the opportunity to exchange views on the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), including the … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN attends working dinner hosted by Ambassador of China to ASEANASEAN Main Portal
JAKARTA, 10 March 2026 – The newly-appointed Ambassador Clifford Borg-Marks presented his Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today, marking the assumption of his post as the first Ambassador of the Republic of … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Letter of Credence from the First Ambassador of Malta to ASEANASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a virtual meeting with Secretary-General of the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL), H.E. Ambassador Juan Carlos Ojeda Viglione. They exchanged views on matters related to Nuclear Weapon-Free … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Holds Virtual Meeting with Secretary-General of OPANALASEAN Main Portal
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Ambassador of Uruguay to ASEAN, H.E. Cristina González, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They exchanged views on enhancing ASEAN-Uruguay cooperation and on Uruguay’s interest to accede to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement. The post Secretary-General of … Continue reading Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Ambassador of Uruguay to ASEANASEAN Main Portal
