JAKARTA, Aug. 8 -- ASEAN marked its 58th Anniversary with a significant dual celebration held simultaneously at the ASEAN Secretariat/ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta and the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Themed "Towards Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN Future," the day's events underscored ASEAN's commitment to its people and the planet, bringing together a diverse array of diplomatic representatives, private sector stakeholders, and the public.

The morning ceremony in Jakarta was opened with remarks from The Secretary General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, who reflected on ASEAN's journey and future aspirations. ''This year's theme serves as a powerful call to action for all of us. An inclusive ASEAN is one where every Member State, every...