Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered pre-recorded remarks at the ASEAN Editors & Economic Opinion Leaders Forum in Makati, the Philippines. In his remarks, SG Dr. Kao underscored the vital role of editors, journalists, and economic opinion leaders in shaping public discourse, conveying ASEAN’s success stories, and fostering a credible, informed, and forward-looking media ecosystem that sustains trust in regional cooperation and brings ASEAN’s narrative to the wider audience.