(VLR) From October 29 to 31, the ASEAN Ports Association (APA) celebrated its 50th anniversary and held its 48th Annual Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together leaders from Thailand's Ministry of Transport, APA member ports across ASEAN, and international partners. This milestone offered an opportunity to reflect on APA’s half-century journey, recognizing its achievements in building a sustainable and interconnected port network throughout Southeast Asia.