Orchard Hotel Singapore was appointed the official media centre and caterer for the 32nd ASEAN Summit (25 to 28 April), which saw leaders and delegates from ASEAN’s 10 member states gather in Singapore to discuss opportunities and challenges in the region. The republic hosted the summit as part of its Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2018.
Chaired by Singapore Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong, the event was also the country’s first gathering of ASEAN leaders hosted by Singapore this year. According to media reports, issues that were discussed include those on human rights, regional security challenges, as well as promotion of economic integration under Singapore’s chairmanship this year.
As part of the summit, Mr Lee hosted ASEAN’s leaders and delegates to a working dinner on 27 April at the Istana, the working office of the Prime Minister of Singapore. The Istana is also the official residence and office of the President of Singapore, and is used to receive and entertain state guests.
