SINGAPORE — Southeast Asian countries are set for limited breakthroughs on tariff reliefs from Washington, analysts say, as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps trade partners guessing over his next move, while they struggle to appease the world’s biggest economy. Individual members of ASEAN rushed to have direct negotiations with the U.S. through May, but have … Read more
China is pushing to forge a powerful new economic bloc with countries across Southeast Asia and the Middle East to counteract rising US protectionism, with some analysts suggesting a prototype for an “Asian Union” may be taking shape. Premier Li Qiang attended the opening of a new forum bringing together leaders from China, the Association … Read more
China, Southeast Asian nations and six Gulf states have pledged to foster closer cooperation with a strong emphasis on economic integration and energy collaboration, marking a milestone in enhancing tripartite alignment to tackle regional and global challenges. In a comprehensive joint statement, leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the Gulf Cooperation Council … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in the country on Wednesday from the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where he renewed his call for a regional bloc that would adopt a code of conduct in the South China Sea and non-retaliatory measures against … Read more
Asean members must avoid undercutting their neighbours while negotiating on the tariff issue with the US, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, as China warned of “heavy blows” from US protectionism pummelling the world economic order. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) met over two days in Kuala Lumpur to discuss … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto proposed that Papua New Guinea join ASEAN. During the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Prabowo emphasized the importance of strengthening this regional organization amid increasingly intense global power competition. In his first address as President of Indonesia at the ASEAN forum on Monday, May 26, 2025, Prabowo … Read more
SEAN member states aim to negotiate with the United States as a single trade bloc while deepening ties with China, as Washington’s unilateral levies imperil the growth of their trade-dependent economies. Kicking off the 46th ASEAN Summit at Kuala Lumpur’s Convention Center on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar… Source link
Southeast Asian economies have signalled their readiness to allow more investments from the Gulf region in sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence and renewable energy, as they look to diversify growth and shield themselves from the impact of US tariffs. In return, the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is seeking partners beyond the Middle East … Read more
resident Prabowo Subianto has voiced support for Papua New Guinea’s bid to join ASEAN, saying that the move would boost the bloc’s influence and resilience amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking during a closed plenary session of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, the President revealed that PNG had expressed interest in becoming a … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday highlighted the need to ensure freedom of navigation to guarantee the flow of commerce in the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea. “The South China Sea and the Arabian Sea cover vital seabeds that serve as lifelines for regional and international commerce in both … Read more