Asean summit: world’s No 1 trade bloc holds ‘pivotal’ meeting in face of tariffs

The ‘strategic importance’ of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is ‘clearer than ever’, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim says.

First in-person RCEP leaders’ summit is pivotal

The leaders of countries in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the first summit since the world's largest trade pact was signed in 2020.
CNA

‘Rampant’ unilateralism, protectionism bring ‘huge risks’ to region, says China Premier Li Qiang at ASEAN Summit

On the second day of the ASEAN Summit, various leaders stressed the importance of bolstering Asia Pacific’s economic resilience amid global uncertainties.

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at ASEAN's East Asia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday urged Asia-Pacific leaders to choose dialogue over coercion and cooperation over confrontation, as he opened the East Asia summit at a time of sharpening rivalry between the United States and China.

Trump’s Asia return and East Timor’s entry take spotlight in landmark ASEAN summit

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have started talks ahead of a landmark ASEAN summit that will welcome East Timor as the bloc’s 11th member and mark U.S. President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia s
The Business Standard

ASEAN 2025: Who is attending and what to expect

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is convening its 47th summit, alongside the East Asia Summit (EAS) and other side meetings
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