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The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and ADSOM-Plus were convened via videoconference, on 26-27 August 2026. The Meetings brought together ADSOM Leaders from all ASEAN Member States, as well as senior officials responsible for defence from the Plus Countries. The Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Political-Security Community, H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, represented the ASEAN Secretariat at the Meetings.   The ADSOM discussed progress in the implementation of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Work Programme 2023-2026, newly proposed initiatives under the ADMM and the defence sector’s external engagements. The ADSOM-Plus discussed progress under the ADMM-Plus Experts’ Working Groups and exchanged views on regional security issues and noted relevant recent developments in ASEAN, as reported by the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meetings also discussed the preparations for the upcoming 20th ADMM and 13th ADMM-Plus in October.

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-22), along with H.E. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongsalith Mangnormek, Chair of AMMSTI 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports of Lao PDR, in Vientiane, Lao PDR. In his remarks, Dr. Kao expressed that science, technology and innovation sit at the heart of ASEAN’s agenda; driving economic growth, strengthening resilience and sharpening its competitiveness. During the AMMSTI-22 Opening Ceremony, ASEAN also marked a landmark moment with the launch of four key initiatives advancing regional science, technology, and innovation, namely ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF) Call 2026, ASEAN Technology Management Hub (TMH), ASEAN-Korea HPC Facility in Indonesia, and ASEAN Plan of Action on STI Monitoring and Evaluation Dashboard. Read the full remarks: https://t.co/ZDPge0hHoA

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community, H.E. Satvinder Singh, attended the Fourth ASEAN Blue Economy Forum (4th ABEF) on 24–25 August 2026 in Makati Shangri La, Manila, the Philippines. In the high-level panel, DSG Satvinder Singh underscored the blue economy as a pivotal engine of inclusive and sustainable growth in line with the AEC Strategic Plan 2026–2030, emphasising that financing and partnerships are key to advancing connectivity, resilience, and inclusivity across the region. He also attended the Third Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Task Force on Blue Economy (ACTF-BE), which advanced discussions on the ASEAN Blue Economy Implementation Plan Roadmap 2026–2030, with a focus on ensuring that the Roadmap is practical, impactful and responsive to the region’s priorities. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

As part of the 59th ASEAN Day celebration, the exhibition of ASEAN Centres and Entities showcased the diverse initiatives that support ASEAN Community-building across the region. From peace and cooperation to education, culture, sustainability, and people-to-people engagement, the exhibition offered visitors a closer look at how ASEAN Centres and Entities contribute to our shared journey. Guided by the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” this exhibition reminds us that ASEAN’s future is shaped not only through regional cooperation, but also through the dedicated work that connects, empowers, and benefits our communities. #59thASEANDay #ASEAN59 #NavigatingOurFutureTogether

The ASEAN Work Plan on Youth 2026–2030 was launched during the Fourteenth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth (AMMY XIV) held virtually on 21 August 2026. The Work Plan provides a framework for advancing youth development and meaningful youth participation towards a resilient, inclusive and future-ready ASEAN Community. Image credit: NYC Philippines and Philippines ASEAN NOC

Youth Ministers and senior officials from ASEAN Member States, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea participated in the virtual AMMY XIV and Related Meetings from 19 to 21 August 2026 to discuss regional cooperation priorities on youth development and address challenges and opportunities facing young people across the region. Image credit: NYC Philippines and Philippines ASEAN NOC