Allen Lai

Director-ASEAN & Corporate Affairs @UKASEAN. #ASEAN #APEC #Chevening. Views mine etc

[Allen Lai @AllenUKABC]

@UKASEAN looks forward to working with @biztradegovuk and @ASEAN on growing the UK-ASEAN trade and investment relationship.

Two way trade between the UK 🇬🇧 and ASEAN now at an all time high of £50 billion.

@HMTCAsiaPacific @edvaizey @iangibbonsr

#UKASEAN

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with The Right Honourable Douglas Alexander MP, Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security, Department for Business and Trade, United Kingdom, on the margins of the 56th AEM Meeting and Related Meetings in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

They discussed ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment between ASEAN and the UK. They also discussed the need for ASEAN and the UK to work closely together to explore new areas of collaboration, particularly in new emerging areas such as sustainable development, the green economy, and the digital economy.

[UK Mission to ASEAN @ukmissionasean]

Exciting times for #UKASEAN ties! Ambassador @SarahTiffin travelled back to 🇬🇧 to join our Director General @OwenJenkinsUK, @ASEAN Secretariat & member states for the 3rd ASEAN-UK SOM. Insightful discussions on enhancing the relationship & mutual prosperity. #ThrivingPartnership

[Allen Lai @AllenUKABC]

This was excellent, and being Bruneian great to see DEFA came out of the Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap on ASEAN’s Digital Agenda when Brunei Chaired ASEAN in 2021: https://t.co/bLc9B41Eva #UKASEAN

[Ian Gibbons @iangibbonsr]

Really enjoyed speaking at this morning’s event. Another crucial policy development in the fast moving relationship between 🇬🇧 and #ASEAN. Delighted that @UKASEAN partners & contacts are contributing in such a positive way.
@edvaizey @SarahTiffinUK @HMTCAsiaPacific @AllenUKABC

[Allen Lai @AllenUKABC]

Learnt a huge amount from this. Many thanks again Eugene Wong, Charis Yeap and the UK businesses that took part for a really interesting conversation on #sustainablefinance.

[Allen Lai @AllenUKABC]

A good read and important for business to get behind.

How can businesses in Brunei adopt some of these recommendations?

@AusHCBrunei @AusAmbASEAN @UKinBrunei

[Allen Lai @AllenUKABC]

Looking forward to an exciting year ahead under Laos’ Chairmanship @UKASEAN @ASEAN_BAC

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Lao PDR assumes chairmanship of the ASEAN for 2024. The chairmanship took “ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience,” as their theme. Learn more details about the chosen theme: https://t.co/DANghYmZIW

[Allen Lai @AllenUKABC]

Love Brunei sunsets, even more spectacular up high @RoyalBruneiAir #NaturallyBrunei

[Dylan Loh @DylanLohNikkei]

Singapore's Scorpio Electric, a relatively new kid on the block in manufacturing e-motorcycles, partners with @BYDCompany to debut its two-wheelers https://t.co/R1sVr4PZhS via @NikkeiAsia

[Allen Lai @AllenUKABC]

Good morning from #NaturallyBrunei.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Today, SecGen Dr Kao Kim Hourn delivered remarks at the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. ASEAN and Japan leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthen the newly launched ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

[Ian Gibbons @iangibbonsr]

It’s never too often to be invited to stunning #LancasterHouse. Delighted to be at Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron’s Christmas reception. Great to catch up with old friends and colleagues and to make new ones too.
@UKASEAN @edvaizey @AllenUKABC @FCDOGovUK

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Deputy SecGen of ASEAN Satvinder Singh received a courtesy call by Chair of APEC Business Advisory Council Indonesia Anindya Bakrie at the ASEAN Secretariat today. They discussed potential collaboration to promote ASEAN initiatives to APEC BAC members in the region.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Today, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn discussed potential cooperation on smart cities and sustainable urbanisation with Lord Mayor of the City of London The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor Nicholas Stephen Leland Lyons (Alderman).

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

SecGen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn joined a working lunch hosted by The Rt Hon. Lord Vaizey of Didcot, Member of the House of Lords today. Together with members of @UKASEAN Business Council, they exchanged views and explored future opportunities for ASEAN and UK businesses.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

SecGen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn discussed ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme with Minister of State for Department of Business & Trade of UK Nigel Huddleston MP. They explored ways to strengthen economic cooperation in digital transformation, green transition, among others.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP to discuss the depth and breadth of ASEAN-UK partnership and explored new opportunities for future cooperation.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Sec-Gen of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn delivered a lecture on ‘The Future of ASEAN: Challenges & Opportunities Beyond 2025’ at the Divinity School, University of Oxford. Dr Kao also became an Honourable Member of the International Advisory Board of the Institute of ASEAN Studies.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn attended a formal dinner at the Convocation House hosted by Professor Paul Chaisty, Head of Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. The University of Oxford briefed Dr Kao on their plans to establish an Institute of ASEAN Studies.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn met the Minister of State for Indo-Pacific of UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP over breakfast today. They discussed and explored ways on enhancing ASEAN-UK collaboration on maritime issues.