CT Group Chairman Tran Kim Chung met with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta to propose high-tech regional solutions for climate change, healthcare, and economic development.

Key Points

• CT Group Chairman Tran Kim Chung met with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on July 15, 2026, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta.
• Proposed initiatives include corneal transplantation technology for six million blind individuals and rice gene modification to combat climate-driven sea-level rise.
• The discussion covered the development of a Low Altitude Economy (LAE) to improve connectivity across the ASEAN bloc's 11 member nations.
• CT Group has established an Indonesian office and previously signed a 2025 agreement with Indonesia’s Bappenas to support national digital transformation.
• Dr. Kao Kim Hourn pledged to support CT Group in integrating with ASEAN business networks to advance the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Why it Matters

This collaboration highlights the increasing influence of the Vietnamese private sector in addressing regional challenges through strategic technological innovation. By aligning corporate goals with ASEAN’s development agenda, these initiatives aim to position the bloc as a significant global hub for technology and economic growth.