ASEAN Faces Economic, Myanmar Crisis | JQJO

ASEAN nations, chaired by Malaysia, are tackling economic headwinds from US tariffs and Myanmar's civil war. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks a unified bloc meeting with the US to address tariffs and is exploring new cooperation with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council. A new 20-year vision for deeper economic and social integration was launched. While progress has been made on Myanmar through quiet engagement, including an advisory group, significant challenges remain due to the military's actions and lack of willingness for dialogue. The South China Sea dispute also continues to be a point of tension, with calls for a legally binding code of conduct.