Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the International Civil and Commercial Law Centre (ICCLC) over lunch. They discussed ways for ASEAN and Japan to work together to implement…
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Jan 12, 2024
This evening, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn joined a farewell dinner held in honour of the Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN Will Nankervis, that was hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic…
Jan 12, 2024
Today, SecGen Dr Kao Kim Hourn hosted a farewell lunch for Deputy SecGen Michael Tene and Deputy SecGen Tran Duc Binh, who will officially complete their tenures on 14 February 2024. Dr…
Jan 12, 2024
Today, the newly-appointed Ambassador of Denmark to ASEAN, Sten Frimodt Nielsen, presented his Letter of Credence to SecGen Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. They reaffirmed commitment to further advance ASEAN and Denmark’s engagements,…
Jan 12, 2024
This evening, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn joined a farewell dinner held in honour of the Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN Will Nankervis, that was hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic…
Jan 10, 2024
Today, SecGen Dr. Kao Kim Hourn attended a luncheon hosted by Ambassador of China to ASEAN Hou Yanqi. They discussed ways to enhance ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and various activities to celebrate…
Jan 10, 2024
Today, SecGen of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn presented the “Staff of the Month Award” for December 2023 to Mr. Reynaldi Pramana, the 5th awardee since the inception of the programme.
Jan 9, 2024
Today marks the 1st anniversary of Dr. Kao Kim Hourn’s tenure as the 15th ASEAN SecGen. “I pledge to work closely with ASEAN Member States, Dialogue Partners and other external partners to…
Jan 7, 2024
On this day in 1979, Cambodia celebrated the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime, which marked the end of Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. We wish our Cambodian friends a meaningful commemoration!
Jan 1, 2024
At the end of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, Indonesia ???????? handed over ASEAN Chairmanship gavel to Lao PDR ???????? signifying the relaying of the region’s chairmanship baton. Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2024…
Dec 24, 2023
Our Christian friends are preparing for Christmas. Let’s share the merriment and joy by wishing them a merry Christmas! See here how you can do it in ASEAN languages!
Dec 18, 2023
ASEAN Maritime Outlook, initiated by the ASEAN Chair, highlighted maritime issues in the region such as proliferation of marine debris and pollution, environmental impact of marine transport, among others. Learn about the…
Dec 18, 2023
Explore the synergy of culture and creativity in fostering sustainable growth within the ASEAN region in @theaseanmagz’s latest issue: ‘Culture and Creativity for Sustainable Development.’ Download your copy of Issue 32-33 at
Dec 17, 2023
SecGen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn discussed ASEAN-Japan collaboration on digital transformation with Minister for Digital Transformation of Japan, Kono Taro.
Dec 17, 2023
After a successful all-day meeting, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, attended the Gala Dinner of the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.
Dec 17, 2023
Today, SecGen Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met and congratulated Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on his recent appointment in a meeting during the sidelines of…
Dec 17, 2023
SecGen Dr Kao Kim Hourn reflected on milestones of over 50 years of ASEAN-Japan relationship, and hoped for a stronger and meaningful relationship between ASEAN and Japan, in an interview with Reuters…
