Jakarta: Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong chaired the 75th Meeting of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Task Force in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 5. This was the first meeting presided over by Vietnam as the Chair of the IAI Task Force in 2025. The meeting aimed to review the implementation of IAI projects and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of the IAI Work Plan. According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting focused on evaluating the progress of ongoing IAI projects, identifying challenges, and discussing strategies to enhance collaboration among ASEAN members. The participants also explored new initiatives to support underdeveloped regions within the ASEAN community. Ambassador Huong emphasized the importance of collective efforts to achieve the goals outlined in the IAI Work Plan and encouraged active participation from all member states.