South Korea's President Lee to visit Philippines, attend APEC summit in China
- Manila hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Summits from November 15 to 17, 2026, bringing together heads of state to address regional economic and security challenges.
- Participants face a complex environment, including ongoing civil strife in Myanmar, competing territorial claims in the South China Sea, and economic pressures from the Middle East conflict affecting fuel supplies.
- U.S. President Donald Trump arrives November 17 for a special summit, while Chinese Premier Li Qiang and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung participate in earlier high-level discussions on regional cooperation.
- Leaders plan to prioritize artificial intelligence and the digital economy, with proposals to advance the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement for strengthening regional connectivity and collective economic resilience.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will conclude his term as ASEAN chair at the summit's end, ceremonially handing over leadership to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before year's end.
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World leaders arrive in Manila for 49th ASEAN summit as regional talks set to begin
MANILA — Southeast Asian leaders and international dignitaries began arriving in the Philippine capital Manila on Saturday ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings scheduled to begin Sunday.The three-day gathering, chaired by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will focus on regional security, economic integration and strengthening cooperation with international partners.Among those arri…
Prabowo arrived in Manila to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit on November 15-17, 2026, along with regional leaders.
The Prime Minister has arrived in the Philippines, preparing to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 14-18, 2026, focusing on driving ASEAN cooperation to address regional challenges.
The Asean Summit takes place against the background of new alliances beyond China and the USA. Germany and the EU want to participate.
PM Wong to attend 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila
MANILA — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Manila from Nov 15 to 17, where regional leaders are expected to discuss regional integration and strengthen economic cooperation amid global challenges.Themed, "Navigating Our Future, Together," the summit will reaffirm ASEAN's commitment to regional community-building and an open, inclusive regional architecture.Discussions will also focus...
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