ASEAN Countries
U.S. hails ‘new era’ with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties
By Jeff Mason, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit...
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Malaysia touts trade access as U.S. Indo-Pacific plan only a ‘good beginning’ -trade chief
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Malaysia views U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed Indo-Pacific economic bloc as a welcome initiative...
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With China in focus, Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden opened a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to...
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Malaysian leader urges U.S. to adopt more active ASEAN trade agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday urged the United States to adopt a more active...
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U.S. seeks better supply chain resilience with Southeast Asia -Raimondo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday that the United States was looking to deepen resilience...
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China envoy says ties with Philippines to strengthen under Marcos
MANILA (Reuters) - Relations between the Philippines and China will become stronger under the Southeast Asian country's incoming president, Ferdinand...
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Cambodia PM says rival indicted for treason should be allowed medical care abroad
By Prak Chan Thul PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Thursday that opposition party leader...
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Biden called Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to congratulate him on Philippine presidential election
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden called Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to congratulate him on his presidential victory in...
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Vietnam leader interested in Biden economic framework, but needs to study details
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday that Hanoi was interested in helping the United...
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Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming ASEAN leaders
By David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden will host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington...
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Biden to have ‘private time’ with each ASEAN leader -senior U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will have "private time" with each in a group of visiting Southeast Asian...
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U.S. welcomes Marcos victory in Philippines -Blinken
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s presidential victory in the Philippines and looked forward to working...
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U.S. wants ASEAN leaders to play bigger role in Myanmar diplomacy – official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States wants Southeast Asian leaders to play a "more deeply engaged role" in efforts to...
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Indonesia seeks to balance international, local palm oil demand -official
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is seeking a balance between capitalising on high global palm oil prices while ensuring food at...
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No quiet retirement for Philippines’ Duterte when Marcos takes over presidency
By Karen Lema and Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - A quiet retirement for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely...
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After Philippines election triumph, Marcos visits dictator father’s grave
By Enrico Dela Cruz MANILA (Reuters) - Ferdinand Marcos Jr. went to the grave of his father, the disgraced Philippines...
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Analysis-Marcos as Philippine president a boon for China, awkward for U.S
By Tom Allard (Reuters) - The decisive victory of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippines' presidential election on Monday is...
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China committed to friendship and working with Philippines under Marcos – embassy
MANILA (Reuters) - China will continue to work together with the Philippines under its incoming president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who...
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Philippines election winner Marcos tells world to judge him by actions, not family’s past
By Karen Lema and Enrico Dela Cruz MANILA (Reuters) - The son of the disgraced late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos...
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Explainer-What will a Marcos presidency in the Philippines look like?
By Martin Petty (Reuters) - Ferdinand Marcos Jr has swept an election in the Philippines and will begin a six-year...
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