Could East Timor be new ally for Philippines as Manila prepares to chair Asean in 2026?

Dili and Manila could work together in trade, infrastructure development, conservation and the maritime Code of Conduct, analysts say.

Trump Reaches Trade Pacts With Southeast Asian Nations

The U.S. will exempt some products from tariffs in exchange for lower levies and purchases of U.S. goods across Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.

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.
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Marcos says India ‘key’ to Asean’s concerns, cites growing economy and maritime role

India will be a crucial partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in solving many of its “common concerns” as it is poised to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to President Ferdinand Marcos.
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Prime Minister Carney advances new trade, economic, and security partnerships with ASEAN nations

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, concluded his visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and met with world leaders and investors to strengthen trade,
The Diplomat

‘History Is Made’: Timor-Leste Becomes ASEAN’s 11th Member

The country’s admission caps off a 14-year journey toward accession, but also presents new challenges for the Southeast Asian bloc.

When and what is the ASEAN Summit 2025? What to know as Trump arrives

President Donald Trump, during his trip to Asia, will participate in the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia before making stops in Japan and South Korea.

FIFA President Infantino announces new ASEAN Cup tournament for Southeast Asian nations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled a new soccer tournament for Southeast Asian nations on Sunday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia. Southeast Asia already stages the ASEAN Championship,
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(LEAD) Lee vows to step up cooperation with ASEAN to tackle transnational crimes

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that South Korea will step up cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat transnational crimes and prevent young people from falling victim to organized criminal networks in Southeast Asia.
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