ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.
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China, ASEAN sign enhanced free trade pact amid Trump tariffs
China and the 11-member regional bloc sign an upgraded version of their free trade pact, as both weather US tariffs.
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What’s in the Thai-Cambodia peace agreement and can it hold?
Trump oversees the peace deal and trade agreements in visit to Malaysia – but what is in the pact on the border dispute?
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Trump departs ASEAN with questions lingering for Southeast Asia’s trade
Trump’s deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia do not address transshipment and semiconductor tariffs.
Trump meets Brazil’s Lula at ASEAN summit, touts ‘pretty good deals’
Both countries’ negotiating teams will start working ‘immediately’ to address US tariffs and sanctions, says Lula.
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Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia extended ceasefire deal
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have expanded a ceasefire deal in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
Published On 26 Oct 2025
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Asia’s youngest nation East Timor, declared ASEAN’s 11th member
This is the moment East Timor was officially declared ASEAN’s 11th member.
Published On 26 Oct 2025
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Trump dances with performers after landing in Malaysia
US President Donald Trump broke into dance with local performers as he arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit.
Published On 26 Oct 2025
‘Dream realised’: East Timor becomes ASEAN’s 11th member
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao hails membership as beginning of an ‘inspiring new chapter’ for Asia’s youngest nation.
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ASEAN summit in Malaysia: Who’s attending and what to expect
The Cambodian-Thai border conflict and the US trade war will feature prominently at Southeast Asian bloc summit.
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Trump to arrive in Malaysia ahead of ASEAN summit amid trade tussles
US, China officials begin trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to pave way for high-stakes meeting between Trump, Xi.
