ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Meets in Da Nang
During the committee's plenary session, new action plans, regional strategies, and international science awards found their recipients.
The 90th Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation meeting, held with the participation of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, discussed the strengthening of technological partnerships in the region and the details of new action plans.
Plenary Opening
The meeting, held in the city of Da Nang, began with a plenary session aimed at reviewing regional cooperation priorities.
Officials delivering the opening remarks drew attention to the committee's enduring foundations in the fields of technology and innovation in the region.
2026-2035 Action Plan
The new action plan, covering the upcoming ten-year period, establishes a common framework and determines the direction of cooperation.
It is planned to increase regional partnerships during this process, which aims to transition from information sharing to producing joint solutions.
Meeting Presidency
Representatives of Laos and Malaysia assumed the role of co-chairs, leading the process at the conference.
Women in Science Awards
Successful researchers were rewarded at the ASEAN-US Women in Science Awards 2026 ceremony held within the scope of the event.
First place and honorable mention awards in various categories were presented to female scientists participating from Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Advisory Council Meeting
Funding statuses and objectives were discussed at the Advisory Council meeting held prior to the plenary session.