PoliticsWong to attend 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila ahead of Singapore chairmanship

Name: Wong to attend 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila ahead of Singapore chairmanship
Uploaded: 2026-11-14T14:52:11.000Z
Description: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila from Nov. 15 to 17, before Singapore takes over the bloc’s chairmanship next year. Leaders are expected to discuss regional cooperation, energy security and stability, and digital trade. Analysts say turning regional agreements into concrete action remains a challenge.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila from Nov. 15 to 17, before Singapore takes over the bloc’s chairmanship next year. Leaders are expected to discuss regional cooperation, energy security and stability, and digital trade. Analysts say turning regional agreements into concrete action remains a challenge.

CNA 2026-11-14 14:52