Jakarta:Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today hosted a meeting with Mr. Phoeurn Phally, the Founder and CEO of VP.Start Technology Co., Ltd., at the ASEAN Headquarters. The discussion centered on expanding the reach of VP.Start's technology solutions from local to regional impact.

According to Association of SouthEast Asian Nation, this meeting follows a previous engagement between Dr. Kao and Mr. Phally, which took place in Phnom Penh in July 2026. During their conversation, Dr. Kao praised VP.Start's progress and emphasized the crucial role of the private sector in supporting the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2026-2035.

Dr. Kao highlighted the need for collaboration among industry, research institutions, and governments across the eleven ASEAN Member States. Such partnerships are deemed essential for transforming innovation into inclusive and sustainable growth within the region.