ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm members

Malaysia’s prime minister thinks AI may need to operate independently of national sovereignty

The risks of AI—its lack of values, the possible threat to jobs, and the challenge to sovereignty—were top of mind for two Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday. Both Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính, speaking at Fortune’s ASEAN-GCC Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, agreed their countries needed to embrace the new technology, but worried about how to best manage the new technology’s transformative pot…

ASEAN leaders agree to protect their turf against Trump tariffs

Southeast Asian countries among hardest hit by tariffs

ASEAN leaders agree US tariff deals should not harm members

Southeast Asian leaders reached an understanding on Tuesday that any bilateral agreements they might strike with the United States on trade tariffs would not harm each others' economies, Malaysia's premier Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, said there was consensus during a leaders' summit in Kuala Lumpur that any deals negotiated with Washington would ensure the interests of the region as…

Asean calls for deeper US ties amid tariff tensions

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean has emphasised the urgency of diversifying trade beyond traditional markets, including strengthening Asean–United States (US) economic engagement in high-value sectors. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Southeast Asia Leaders Make a Veiled Jab at US Tariff Actions

Southeast Asian leaders called out unilateral trade actions in a joint statement late Tuesday, without specifically mentioning the US — the region’s largest export customer.

Tariff Shockwaves: Indonesia’s Export Strategy Under Fire

While trade talks with the U.S. are still underway, Indonesia must reassess its non-tariff measures to address U.S. concerns while ensuring fair trade practices and maintaining economic stability.