Hosted by the Republic of Korea under the theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect. Innovate. Prosper.”

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday formally accepted the Philippines’ role as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2026. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim turned over the ASEAN chairship gavel to Marcos during the

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.

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

The Philippines formally accepted the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Chairship from Malaysia during the closing

East Timor has been formally admitted into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the group’s first expansion since the 1990s

Roberto Lorato, CEO of MedcoEnergi, emphasizes the importance of strong regional cooperation to build the infrastructure and attract investment necessary for the ASEAN power grid. He also highlights MedcoEnergi's active role in renewable energy projects with its Southeast Asian counterparts.

US President Donald Trump’s latest trade deals with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations risks seeing them receive less than Washington gets in return, according to Bloomberg Economics.