The 2nd Workshop on the ASEAN Emergency Telecommunications Network (ETN) Master Plan was successfully held on 31 March - 1 April 2026 in Vang Vieng, Lao PDR, bringing together representatives from the ASEAN Member States, the JAIF Management Team, the Government of Luxembourg, the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), and the ASEAN Secretariat.

The workshop reviewed progress on ETN implementation, strengthened regional coordination, and advanced concrete action plans, including the introduction of the ASEAN ETN Web Portal to enhance information sharing and operational readiness.

The workshop was followed by the 4th Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisory Group Meeting on 1 April 2026, which provided strategic guidance on the ICT Roadmap for Disaster Management.

The AHA Centre extends its sincere appreciation to NDMO Lao PDR for hosting the events, and to the Government of Japan for its continued support for the development of the ETN Master Plan through the Japan‑ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).