India frustrates China, demanding its farmers and industries be protected
An ASEAN summit kicks off five days of meetings in Bangkok that will conclude on Monday evening with a summit of the 16 nations trying to put together the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. © Getty Images
BANGKOK -- Leaders of 16 Asia-Pacific countries are set to meet here on Monday evening amid hopes that tangible progress will be announced regarding a major regional trade bloc.
The hope remains despite a lack of significant movement in ironing out key details.
