Ketupat is a traditional rice dish commonly associated with Eid al-Fitr in parts of Southeast Asia. Prepared by cooking rice in a woven palm-leaf pouch, ketupat is often served during Eid gatherings and shared with family, neighbours, and guests. So… how many ketupat have you

On 6 February 2026, the Italian Cooperation Office was inaugurated at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, marking a meaningful step forward in the ASEAN-Italy Partnership. The inauguration was attended by: - H.E. Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of ASEAN for the

The UK–ASEAN Symposium on Precision Breeding was held on 11–12 March 2026 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, bringing together more than 60 researchers, policymakers, and experts from across ASEAN and the United Kingdom to advance regional cooperation in genome‑editing technologies. The

On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, we extend warm greetings to Muslim communities across ASEAN. As we conclude the holy month of Ramadan, may this celebration strengthen unity, compassion, and mutual respect, reinforcing the shared values that bind our diverse and people-centred

For many across ASEAN, the days leading up to Eid Fitr are closely associated with mudik or balik kampung, the familiar journey home to be with family.   It captures a common feeling across the region: the anticipation of togetherness, the joy of reunion, and the value we place

Nyepi Day marks the Balinese Day of Silence in Indonesia, observed as a sacred time for self-reflection, purification, and renewal. May the spirit of Nyepi inspire mindfulness, mutual respect, and harmony within the ASEAN Community.

Traditional lacquerware, locally known as Yun De, from Bagan, is one of Myanmar’s most iconic crafts and a living cultural heritage. Handmade from bamboo and coated with layers of natural lacquer, each piece is carefully dried, polished, and engraved by skilled artisans. This

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community, H.E. Satvinder Singh, met with H.E. Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the ASEAN–China Centre (ACC), at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views

On this ASEAN Social Work Day, we honor the everyday heroes at the forefront of community care, support, and empowerment across our region. Social workers are at the heart of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, turning policy into practice to build a resilient and people-centred

We, the ASEAN Economic Ministers, met at the 32nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat in Taguig, the Philippines, and exchanged views on the evolving global and regional situation, including the tension in the Middle East and its potential implications for the ASEAN region and

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore, H.E. Gan Kim Yong, on the sidelines of the 32nd AEM Retreat, in Taguig, the Philippines. They discussed a wide range of topics under the

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers convened a Special Meeting on 13 March 2026, via videoconference, to exchange views on the evolving situation in the Middle East and to address its implications for ASEAN. The Meeting expressed serious concern over the escalation of conflict in the

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this afternoon participated in the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East, held via videoconference and chaired by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, H.E. Theresa P. Lazaro.

The 78th IAI Task Force Meeting was held on 12 March 2026 at the ASEAN Secretariat, chaired by Ambassador Noy Choumneanh, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Cambodia to ASEAN and Chair of the IAI Task Force for 2026.   The IAI Task Force Members reviewed progress and

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 32nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEM Retreat) held in Taguig, Philippines. The AEM Retreat was chaired by the Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Philippines and Chair of the ASEAN Economic

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

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto, today delivered keynote remarks at the ASEAN Law Forum on Export Control Legal Frameworks in ASEAN and Cooperation through the ASEAN Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a pre-recorded keynote speech at the ASEAN Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) Seminar held on 12 March 2026 in Manila, Philippines, jointly hosted by the Philippine Space Agency, Thailand’s

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

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 the Kingdom of