International relationsASEAN to devise post-COVID plan for 'long-term immunity'
Vietnam will chair online summit that will also discuss South China Sea dispute
A video conference with ASEAN leaders in April: Friday’s virtual summit will be chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. © Reuters
KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer
SINGAPORE -- Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will discuss plans for a recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday during a virtual summit, as the region focuses on overcoming economic and geopolitical challenges posed by the disease.