Politics Jul 09 Trump’s sweeping tariffs may overshadow Rubio’s official trip to Asia By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Dec 17 Japan and ASEAN summit focuses on security, economy amid tensions with China Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, at a special summit in Tokyo on Sunday, adopted a joint vision that emphasizes security and economic cooperation while respecting the rule of law, amid growing tensions with China in regional seas. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Politics Sep 07 In Southeast Asian summit, Kamala Harris at center of White House efforts to oppose China Vice President Kamala Harris traveled for more than a day to reach this year's summit of Southeast Asian nations, where she was tasked with strengthening ties in a region that's crucial to U.S. interests. By Chris Megerian, Associated Press
World Nov 13 U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Sunday vowed a unified, coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs, with Biden declaring that the three-way partnership is “even more important than it's… By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
World Nov 12 Biden pledges U.S. will work with Southeast Asian nations at summit in Cambodia President Joe Biden promised Saturday that the United States would work with a strategically vital coalition of southeast Asian nations, telling leaders that “we're going to build a better future that we all want to see” in the region where U.S. By Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Jul 10 Blinken says Southeast Asian nations have ‘obligation’ to hold Myanmar accountable By Matthew Lee, Associated Press As Blinken lamented the lack of any progress in Myanmar he also moved to strengthen U.S. ties with key regional ally Thailand. It's part of efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. Continue reading
Apr 16 Biden to hold May summit with Southeast Asian leaders By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The May 12-13 gathering is meant to demonstrate the United States' commitment to being a partner with countries in the region. Continue reading
Oct 27 Biden calls China’s military actions near Taiwan ‘coercive’ By Eileen Ng, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press President Joe Biden has told leaders at the East Asia Summit that China's recent actions in the Taiwan Straits are "coercive" and undermined peace and stability in the region. Continue reading
Oct 27 U.N. envoy says ‘civil war’ has spread throughout Myanmar By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The outgoing U.N. envoy for Myanmar says "civil war" has spread throughout the country and the international community should consider measures aimed at replacing the military junta's leaders. Continue reading
Nov 04 Most Southeast Asian leaders skip meetings with Trump’s proxy By Jim Gomez, Grant Peck, Associated Press The U.S. sent recently appointed national security adviser Robert O'Brien to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathering in President Donald Trump's stead. Continue reading