ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations [to 16 April 2016]
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[We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week]

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April 8th, 2016
ASEAN launches center of military medicine
BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 – The ASEAN Center of Military Medicine (ACMM) was officially launched in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday to drive regional efforts in pursuing cooperation in the area of military medicine. The Center would also develop joint medical response plans, assess medical needs in crisis situation, as well as conduct training courses and researches in emergency medical services…

…As military medicine is a crucial area during disasters, Secretary-General Minh also mentioned that, with a specific niche on military medical collaboration, the ACMM will add value to the overall humanitarian assistance and disaster relief framework of the region. The ACMM would also complement the work of the ASEAN Coordination Centre for Humanitarian Assistance in improving the region’s response and coordination mechanisms…
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ASEAN endorses action plans for financial integration 2025
VIENTIANE, 6 April 2016 – The Second ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (2nd AFMGM), the Twentieth ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting, and the Twelfth ASEAN Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (12th ACGM) were held on 4 April in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

The 2nd AFMGM reviewed the progress of regional initiatives on financial integration and financial cooperation, and endorsed the Strategic Action Plans for ASEAN financial integration 2025. The ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors are committed to implementing the action plans to promote financial integration, financial inclusion and financial stability in the region, in support of ASEAN macroeconomic stability and growth. The meeting endorsed the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum Action Plan 2016-2020 and the establishment of the ASEAN Insurance Forum, the Working Committee on Financial Inclusion, and the Working Committee on ASEAN Banking Integration Framework. Meanwhile, the finance ministers meeting endorsed the six broad strategies of taxation action plans…