Vietnam is an important component in terms of politics, diplomacy, security, economy, culture, and society, making ASEAN stronger, more self-resilient, and more dynamic, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn.
With the theme “Regional Cooperation for Joint Advancement”, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) 2025 Local Governments and Friendship Cities Cooperation (Huangshan) Forum is set to enhance understanding, substantive and effective cooperation in all areas, from economy and trade to cultural exchange among RCEP member countries.
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn highlighted the adoption of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, describing it as a key document that will guide the region’s development and cooperation over the next two decades.
The “ASEAN Community Vision 2045” reflects the highest political commitment of member states to building a strong, resilient, innovative, and people-centred ASEAN Community.
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn has urged New Zealand and ASEAN to work closely to ensure that shifting trade dynamics do not undermine the rules-based multilateral trading system both sides support.
A photo exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN–New Zealand Dialogue Partnership officially opened on May 8 at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia.
ASEAN has a vital role to play in shaping a world order grounded in legal frameworks and a stronger foundation of democracy and justice, said President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
ASEAN must strengthen its global leadership on sustainability to further enhance the its community vision 2045 agenda which is expected to be finalised during Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year, according to ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn.
The ASEAN Secretariat held a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 15 to announce the results of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn has praised Vietnam's contributions to building ASEAN Community at a meeting with Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, the new ambassador and permanent representative of Vietnam to the bloc in Jakarta on May 13.
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have a common approach on matters relating to the East Sea, Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has said in an exclusive interview to Indian news agency ANI on February 14.
As the global order is facing the risk of fragmentation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should play a greater role in establishing a rules-based global order, experts said at the 38th ASEAN Roundtable held in Singapore on October 3.
Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has highly valued Vietnam’s activeness, proactiveness and sense of responsibility in the bloc, saying the country can share its valuable experience with regional countries.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on July 11 on the sidelines of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-56) and related meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in the region.
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn met with Wang Yi, head of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, in Beijing on March 27, noting the bloc’s readiness to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership with China.
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn has said the bloc is looking to expand its single window initiative with Japan to boost two-way trade this year, marking the 50th anniversary of their bilateral dialogue relations.
