Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today sat down for an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, on the sidelines of AMM Retreat 2026 in Cebu, the Philippines, to discuss the region’s evolving landscape under the Philippines’ 2026 Chairship. During the conversation, Dr. Kao provided updates on ASEAN’s ongoing efforts to maintain regional peace and stability, specifically addressing the progress of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and ASEAN’s continued engagement regarding the situation in Myanmar.
