ASEAN deepens internal, external ties to weather US tariff headwinds

Intra-region trade and China deal: Takeaways from the bloc's economic chief meetings

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Economic ministers from ASEAN member countries join hands during a group photo session of their meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 23. © Reuters

NORMAN GOH

KUALA LUMPUR -- Southeast Asian countries are deepening their internal and external economic ties as the region braces for the impact of U.S. tariffs and global supply chain realignments, with ministers advancing key trade agreements and digital initiatives during a series of meetings in Malaysia this week.

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