COSTI's specialized sub-committees convened under new structure
The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, streamlined from nine sub-committees down to five, met in Da Nang under its new structure.
The five specialized sub-committees of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) under the new structure held their first meetings on October 13, 2026, in Da Nang city, marking the beginning of the 90th COSTI Conference.
New Structure and Initial Meetings
The five specialized sub-committees of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) held their first meetings in Da Nang on October 13, 2026. This significant gathering marked the beginning of activities within the framework of the 90th COSTI Conference.
Restructuring Process
Through a comprehensive restructuring, the committee's professional structure was reduced from nine sub-committees to five sub-committees. The primary objective of this strategic arrangement is to streamline the organizational structure and align activities with the APASTI 2026-2035 plan.
New Sub-Committee Structure
The newly established five sub-committees consist of the following areas: Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem, Advanced and Emerging Technologies, Biotechnology and Food Science, Materials and Energy Technology, and Earth, Ocean and Space Sciences.
Vietnam's Duties and Role
Organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology, the event was attended by representatives from member states and international organizations. During this new restructuring process, Vietnam is assuming the chairmanship of the Sub-Committee on Earth, Ocean and Space Sciences.