President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Meetings in 2026 is an enormous responsibility that will also bring great opportunities for the country.

The ASEAN bloc of Southeast Asian nations and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which includes sections on digital, the green economy and other new industries, Beijing's Commerce Ministry said.

Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States.

Malaysia is set to host the 47th Asean Summit from October 26 to 28, bringing together leaders from across South-east Asia and key dialogue partners

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

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will host leaders from ASEAN member states, along with leaders from the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, and other key partners, for the three-day summit under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.

US President Donald Trump touches down in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur ahead of the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The ASEAN High-Level Conference, or ASEAN Summit, will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26–28, 2025. This annual gathering will convene heads of state and government from all ASEAN member countries, including the newly inaugurated Prime Minister of Thailand.

In conclusion, the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the Twentieth Anniversary of the East Asia Summit reaffirmed the participating nations' collective vision of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous East Asia, built on the foundations of dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over confrontation.

President Trump is scheduled to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26-27, 2025, and stay for one night in Malaysia.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met the leaders of Brazil, South Africa and the European Council on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.In a post on social media platform X,