What does businesses think is ASEAN Economic Community’s (AEC) challenge in turning its vision into reality?   Hear what Raymond Yee Woon Ming, Vice President for Customs and Regulatory Affairs, DHL Express, has to say about it.   Listen to the full podcast:

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today presided over the Project Closing and Handover Ceremony for the 5-Year Implementation Roadmap - Enhancing Cybersecurity of ASEC’s IT and Network Infrastructure, funded through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), held at

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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered pre-recorded remarks at the Closing Ceremony of the ASEAN–China Years of People-to-People Exchanges, reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to strengthening ASEAN–China connectivity. Watch the full remarks:

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Today, the world commemorate Human Rights Day, a reminder that dignity, equality, and justice are not abstract ideals, but universal rights protected under international law. The ASEAN region continues to uphold these principles through frameworks that promote the rule of law,

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Every 10 December, Thailand commemorates a defining moment in its modern history. On this day in 1932, the country adopted its first constitution, marking the peaceful transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. What began as a pivotal act by King Rama

The ASEAN Secretariat Staff Welfare Committee 2025 organised the ASEAN Secretariat Gala Dinner 2025, held on 9 December 2025, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, as part of the ASEC Staff Outing 2025. The event was presided over by Secretary-General of the ASEAN

The outgoing Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Cambodia to ASEAN, H.E. Heng Sarith, today paid a farewell call on the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Dr. Kao commended Ambassador Heng Sarith for his steadfast

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered remarks at the "Experience Japanese Food Culture" event held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Now in its 7th edition, this year's programme showcased Matcha, the traditional authentic Japanese tea. In

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Following the Chairmanship Handover Ceremony from Malaysia to the Republic of the Philippines today, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, hosted a year-end Luncheon for the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN

Today marked a notable milestone for the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) as Malaysia formally handed over the Chairmanship to the Philippines. The transition signifies the start of the Philippines’ preparations to lead ASEAN during its Chairmanship in 2026,

The 14th Meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group to Develop the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Strategic Plan (AHWG) was convened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on 3-5 December 2025. The AHWG continued its review and deliberation on the ASCC Results Framework, particularly on the

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Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program! Since 2012, over 130 scholars from every ASEAN Member State have advanced research on vital topics from public health and food safety to economic integration, maritime security, and

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will welcome H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, on 11 December 2025. The visit will include a Policy Speech by H.E. Kay Rala Xanana

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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening delivered remarks at a Reception hosted by the Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN, Ambassador Sarah Al Bakri Devadason, to mark the conclusion of Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025. In his remarks, Dr. Kao

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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a courtesy call from Ms. Wang Wenxu, Chairwoman of the Zhejiang Chinese Overseas Friendship Association, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on

ASEAN’s economy continued to strengthen in 2024, supported by robust regional integration and sustained global demand. Total trade in goods expanded by 8.9%, reaching US$ 3.8 trillion. This includes US$ 1.95 trillion in exports and US$ 1.89 trillion in imports, demonstrating