Trump Dominates ASEAN Summit

Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, Singapore Straits Times

27-Oct-25 07:30

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The spotlight was on Kuala Lumpur this week as world and regional leaders, including US President Donald Trump, gathered for the 47th ASEAN Summit. While the agenda focused on cooperation and sustainability, ongoing challenges, from the South China Sea to Myanmar, continue to test the bloc’s resolve. We speak to Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, for his take on what unfolded

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