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‘1+1+1 greater than 3’: At historic first summit, ASEAN, China and Gulf bloc pledge new global cooperation model
Wrapping up the year’s first of two ASEAN summits, Anwar praised the “unprecedented” progress the Southeast Asian bloc has made…
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ASEAN faces ‘moment of truth’ to step up or risk losing relevance in a changed world: PM Wong
TIMOR-LESTE TO JOIN ASEAN Meanwhile, ASEAN is set to have a new member by the end of the year. Announcing…
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Singapore calls for stronger cooperation between ASEAN and Gulf states
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (May 27) called for stronger cooperation between the Association of Southeast…
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ASEAN needs to be ‘united’ but ‘flexible’ in facing Trump tariff threats, say Southeast Asian leaders
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said multilateralism and globalisation are “on the retreat” with questions over what the “new global…
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ASEAN can aim for 100% tariff-free trade to boost integration efforts, says PM Wong
KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should go further in its integration efforts, including aiming to be…
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ASEAN to sign improved China, internal trade deals as bloc weighs ‘bolder’ moves to tackle US tariffs
It will feature “forward-looking and commercially meaningful provisions aimed at further boosting regional trade, enhancing supply chain resilience, and also…
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Amid Trump tariffs, ASEAN summit to prioritise new trade links with other powers: Analysts
At a briefing with local and foreign media on May 21, Anwar said ASEAN will discuss Timor-Leste’s potential membership, the…
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China, ASEAN complete negotiations on upgraded free trade deal
HONG KONG: China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have completed negotiations to further refine their free trade…
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‘Risk being sidelined’: US-China trade truce raises stakes for ASEAN members seeking lower Trump tariffs
If Beijing ends up with a lower US tariff rate than Southeast Asian countries after Aug 12, the latter’s relative…
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How will Xi’s visit aid or hamper Southeast Asia countries in their tariff talks with the US?
Anwar had reiterated that the regional bloc will not impose retaliatory tariffs on China. However, ahead of Xi’s visit, Anwar…
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