US EditionUS tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda
- The two-day ASEAN summit next week in Malaysia will focus on the Myanmar civil war, South China Sea disputes, and U.S. tariff hikes.
- The summit follows a series of meetings aimed at advancing ASEAN's stalled 'Five Point Consensus' peace plan amid Myanmar's conflict since the 2021 coup.
- Myanmar's military struggles to govern while fighting ethnic and pro-democracy rebels, and the military rejects accusations of atrocities, including air strikes on civilians.
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that ASEAN exports have been affected by American tariff increases between 10 and 49 percent, and that the region aims to approach trade negotiations with the U.S. collectively as a single entity.
- The summit’s discussions could influence regional economic resilience and peace efforts, but officials caution against expecting quick resolutions to Myanmar’s crisis or maritime tensions.
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ASEAN exclusion not enough to force Myanmar junta's hand
Myanmar’s junta has once again been excluded from a high-level Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, this time the event to be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26-27. This has become a de facto policy tool for the bloc since the February 2021 democracy-suspending military coup. Yet the central question remains: Is this […] The post ASEAN exclusion not enough to force Myanmar junta’s hand appeared first on Asia Times.
Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar takes centre stage at Asean Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: The Five-Point Consensus (5PC) to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar is expected to take centre stage at the Asean Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), which officially begins today. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
At Summit With GCC and ASEAN, China’s Maritime Ambitions Complicate Its Trade Alliance Plans
Beijing will attend the ASEAN-China-GCC summit in the hopes of forging new commercial partnerships against U.S. tariffs, but a recent white paper doubling down on its South China Sea claims will deter ASEAN leaders.
Thailand to press for broader international engagement with Myanmar junta
Thailand will advocate more international engagement with Myanmar at an upcoming Southeast Asia leader summit next week, the foreign minister said, in a push for international cooperation to broaden a diplomatic effort to end a protracted civil war.
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US tariff tensions test Southeast Asian leaders at regional summit
Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a…
A Frustrated Asean Meets in Kuala Lumpur
By: B A HamzahMalaysia is hosting the six-day 47th Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur, a city of 9 million that has dolled itself up for the affair, with major throughfares closed including those to the city’s two airports, causing massive traffic jams and irate motorists. Schools are closed with students going back to Covid-19 era remote learning. The 130-ye…
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