Anwar Hands ASEAN Chairmanship to Philippines, Declares ‘The Centre Still Holds’

Malaysia closes landmark year of ASEAN leadership with call for patience, resilience, and regional unity Closing moments at the 47th ASEAN Summit: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim formally transfers the ASEAN Chairmanship to the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Image Credit : The official Facebook Page of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…

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Trump’s Malaysia Visit Elevates Ties as Anwar Showcases ASEAN Leadership

Bilateral relations upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid Kuala Lumpur’s hosting of the 47th ASEAN Summit. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 – Malaysia and the United States have elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), marking a historic advancement in relations that stretch back nearly seven decades….

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Dollar Strains, RMB Rise, and Green Tech to Dominate ASEAN’s 2025 Economic Agenda — Alicia García-Herrero

BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — As Malaysia prepares to host the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits beginning tomorrow (Oct 26–28) in Kuala Lumpur, the region’s economic direction is once again in focus. The meetings, themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” will convene more than 30 heads of state and government…

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