LIVE UPDATES: 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila
The 49th ASEAN Summit is underway in Manila, bringing together regional leaders and international figures to discuss energy, food security, and crime. The event also saw the conclusion of free trade negotiations between ASEAN and Canada.
Why it matters
The summit serves as a critical platform for geopolitical diplomacy and economic integration in Southeast Asia amidst shifting global leadership.
Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The global energy crisis, food security, and transnational crime are among the top issues on the table as Southeast Asian leaders and their allies converge in Manila.
The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for 2026, is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from Sunday, November 15, to Tuesday, November 17.
Aside from leaders and representatives of ASEAN’s 11 members, other world leaders will be in attendance, including United States President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and newly reelected Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is embarking on a state visit to the Philippines before the summit.
During the summit’s closing ceremony, the Philippines will also turn over the ASEAN chairmanship to Singapore, which will lead the bloc in 2027.
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