Trade and regional unity in the spotlight on day two of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur. Members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) called for wider trade efforts, and faster additions of new members.

Malaysia's handover of the Asean chairmanship to the Philippines for 2026 will be the highlight of the final day of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits.

World leaders gathered in Malaysia on Monday will discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade ties in the shadow of looming U.S. tariffs after President Donald Trump left a summit of Southeast Asian nations to continue a tour of the region.

A series of high-level and bilateral meetings took place on the second day of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits here yesterday, including

The summit and its associated meetings, which will be held during October 26-28, are shaping up as the most significant in years.

China pressed on Monday for stronger economic ties and more open trade at a regional summit in Malaysia dominated by the shadow of steep U.S. tariffs after proceedings attended by President Donald Trump.

The signing of the upgraded Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA 3.0), the closing ceremony of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, and the