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Malaysia pushes energy integration as ASEAN eyes 2045 vision. (Photo: ASEAN)
The two-day ASEAN Leaders’ Summit kicked off on May 26, with discussions centered on U.S. tariffs, ASEAN expansion, and the situation in Myanmar. Host country Malaysia is looking to position the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) as one of the summit’s signature achievements, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement in April, targeting selected imported goods, has sent ripples across international markets, severely impacting ASEAN economies. In his opening address, Prime Minister Anwar revealed that he had sent a personal letter to President Trump, requesting a meeting between Trump and ASEAN leaders to jointly address the tariff issue.
