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What is happening at the ASEAN summit?

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The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur focuses on regional peace, trade, and security. Key developments include a US-brokered ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, new trade agreements, discussions on Myanmar's conflict, and East Timor's admission as ASEAN's 11th member. Leaders also address tensions in the South China Sea and efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals.

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  • Australian Prime Minister Albanese met with China's Premier Li Qiang after a military incident over the South China Sea. 10s
  • Albanese raised concerns about the safety of Australian personnel during the meeting. 36s
  • Australia and the US announced a critical minerals deal to reduce reliance on China. 54s
  • US President Trump oversaw a peace pact between Cambodia and Thailand and discussed trade with China. 1m 29s
  • Albanese met with Japan's new Prime Minister to strengthen regional cooperation. 1m 38s
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Albanese joins ASEAN summit as leaders tackle regional tensions
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10 News First
3 days ago
Albanese joins ASEAN summit as leaders tackle regional tensions

Australian PM Albanese meets China's Premier Li Qiang to address a recent South China Sea incident and discusses Australia's critical minerals deal with the US.

Trump’s ASEAN visit marks Indo-Pacific shift, says bloc chief
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CNBC
3 days ago
Trump’s ASEAN visit marks Indo-Pacific shift, says bloc chief

Trump's visit to the 13th ASEAN-U.S. summit is seen as reinforcing ASEAN's central Indo-Pacific role, with agreements signed and focus on Myanmar's crisis.

Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact
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Al Jazeera
4 days ago
Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact

Trump brokers and signs a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, leveraging US trade relations.

Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact
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Al Jazeera
4 days ago
Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact

East Timor is incorporated as the 11th member of ASEAN during the summit.

Trump's ASEAN visit yields Thai-Cambodian truce, trade deals
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DW News
4 days ago
Trump's ASEAN visit yields Thai-Cambodian truce, trade deals

A peace agreement, the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, is signed between Thailand and Cambodia, with US President Trump playing a key role.

Trump joins Asia-Pacific leaders for key talks
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DW News
5 days ago
Trump joins Asia-Pacific leaders for key talks

ASEAN leaders focus on formalizing a trade deal with the US and supporting a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.

Conflict looms for leaders gathering at ASEAN
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Al Jazeera
5 days ago
Conflict looms for leaders gathering at ASEAN

A highlight is the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, coordinated by ASEAN members, amid ongoing criticism over inaction on Myanmar.

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