Kao Kim Hourn

ASEAN reaffirms Five-Point Consensus

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng led Vietnam's delegation at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, proposing initiatives on peace, security, and economic connectivity that gained strong support from member states and contributed to adopting a statement addressing Middle East crisis response.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung successfully concluded Vietnam's participation at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, presenting proposals that ASEAN leaders endorsed for strengthening regional resilience amid Middle East developments and other multidimensional challenges.

Asean presses for joint response to Iran war fallout as energy crisis weighs

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng attends the 48th ASEAN Summit in the Philippines.

Indonesia plans a Sumatra oil storage facility in a Special Economic Zone to strengthen national energy reserves, while advancing regional ASEAN petroleum security agreements amid global supply disruptions.

Vietnam's Prime Minister attended the 48th ASEAN Summit, promoting a strong and dynamic Vietnam.

Vietnam pledges substantive contributions to ASEAN

Myanmar's re-engagement with ASEAN stalls due to a stalled 2021 peace plan and recent junta actions.

ASEAN and EU leaders convened at the 2026 Sustainability Summit in Cebu to strengthen green cooperation and energy resilience, addressing mounting vulnerabilities as Middle East supply disruptions exposed the region's heavy dependence on imported oil and gas.

The Asian Development Bank committed $30 billion through 2030 to support ASEAN's development and resilience, addressing geopolitical uncertainties and economic pressures across Southeast Asia through financing, technical expertise, and regional initiatives.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls on Asean leaders to unite amid the Mideast crisis and global uncertainty.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlights Asean unity amid Middle East instability at the 48th Asean Summit.

Asean members warm towards Myanmar, raising hopes for its return to the fold after a 2021 military coup.

Russia expands cooperation with ASEAN amid Western sanctions.