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Secretary-General of ASEAN Receives Asian Development Bank Vice President

Jakarta, Jan. 22 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a Courtesy Call from Vice President for East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), S... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN and Secretary General of AIPA discuss ASEAN-AIPA collaboration over a working dinner

Jakarta, Jan. 22 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today hosted a working dinner for Secretary General of AIPA, H.E. Dr. Chem Widhya. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to str... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN convenes town hall meeting with staff members of ASEAN Headquarters/ ASEAN Secretariat in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today convened the annual town hall meeting with staff members of the ASEAN Headquarters/ ASEAN Secretariat. Organised by the ASEAN S... Read More


Science and technology, innovation, digital transformation redefined as drivers for double-digit growth

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 21 -- Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung delivers remarks at the 14th National Party Congress, Ha Noi, January 21, 2026 Addressing the 14th National Party Congre... Read More


Ha Noi to stage pyrotechnic firework displays to celebrate 14th National Party Congress

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 21 -- The rehearsal of the fireworks display at the My Dinh National Stadium complex - Illustration photo Specifically, the firework display will last 30 minutes from 8:10pm to 8... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Indonesia's ASEAN SOM Leader

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Director-General for ASEAN Cooperation and SOM Leader of ASEAN-Indonesia, H.E. Ina H. Krisnamurthi, at the ASEAN Headq... Read More


Ambassador of Azerbaijan to ASEAN presents Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN

JAKARTA, Jan. 21 -- His Excellency Ramil Rzayev presented his Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today, officially ass... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN attends Welcoming Reception for Ambassador of China to ASEAN

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening attended a welcoming reception held in honour of the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to ASEAN, H.E. Wang Qi... Read More


Gov't urges localities to strive for at least 10% GRDP growth rate in 2026

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 21 -- The Government has issued Resolution No. 01/2026/NQ-CP on key tasks and solutions to implement the socio-economic development plan for 2026. The Government has requested mi... Read More


Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park seeks third UNESCO recognition

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 21 -- Son Doong Cave the biggest cave located in the core zone of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park The park's special-use forest ecosystem remains largely intact, with forest co... Read More