World Oct 26 U.S. and China say trade deal drawing closer as Trump and Xi prepare for high-stakes meeting By Chris Megerian, David Rising, Eileen Ng, Associated Press
World Oct 26 East Timor joins ASEAN in bloc’s first expansion since the 1990s on opening day of summit The Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomed East Timor as its newest member Sunday, which its prime minister said was a “dream realized” for the tiny nation. Meanwhile, Cambodia and Thailand signed an agreement expanding a ceasefire on their borders… By David Rising, Chris Megerian, Associated Press
World Oct 21 What we know so far about Trump’s trip to Asia At stake is nothing less than the future of the global economy, which could hinge on whether he’s able to calm trade tensions during an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. By Chris Megerian, Associated Press
Politics Jul 09 Trump’s sweeping tariffs may overshadow Rubio’s official trip to Asia The Trump administration is seeking to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China's growing influence in the region. Trump on Monday sent notice to several countries about higher tariffs if they don't make trade deals with the U.S. 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
Sep 07 In Southeast Asian summit, Kamala Harris at center of White House efforts to oppose China By Chris Megerian, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 13 U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Nov 12 Biden pledges U.S. will work with Southeast Asian nations at summit in Cambodia By Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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