M'sia officially takes over Asean chair from Laos

Laos officially handed over the Asean chairpersonship to Malaysia today in its capital Vientiane, marking the conclusion of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and related meetings.

The closing ceremony represented the symbolic transfer of leadership for the regional bloc, setting the stage for Malaysia’s stewardship in 2025.

In his closing address, Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone...