A flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals was signed by the United States with Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam on Sunday (Oct 26).

President Donald Trump needling the press is nothing new. But on Sunday at a summit in Malaysia, another world leader joined him in trolling the media.

Kuala Lumpur: External Affairs Minsiter S Jaishankar on Sunday met his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur and appreciated the deepening of the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership.

Inclusivity and Sustainability – “encapsulates the region’s efforts to build a forward-looking, cohesive, and resilient ASEAN amid geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges”, said Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office.

PM Modi reaffirms India-ASEAN partnership at 22nd Summit. Highlights shared heritage, economic ties, and collective strength for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific

47th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Kuala Lumpur, Calls for Stronger Economic Partnerships The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inaugurated its 47th summit on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” marking Malaysia’s assumption of the ASEAN chair for 2025.

PM Modi declares the 21st century as the era of India and ASEAN, emphasising their vital partnership for global stability.

Timor-Leste on Sunday officially became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, marking the bloc’s first expansion in 26 years since Cambodia joined in 1999.

“India has firmly stood together with its Asean friends during every catastrophe,” Modi said in a virtual call during the Asean-India Summit, which was part of the 47th Asean Summit, and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Oct 26).

The 47th ASEAN summit starts on Oct 26 in Kuala Lumpur. Analysts say Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will push openness and a steadier regional voice, with Singapore punching above its weight.