Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivers pre-recorded remarks at the launch of Advancing ASEAN: A Strategic Action Plan Supporting the Philippines’ 2026 Chairship of ASEAN, jointly developed by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC). In his remark, SG Dr. Kao underscored the importance of public–private collaboration, effective implementation, and stronger partnerships in advancing ASEAN’s priorities under the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026.