Bloc upgrades intraregional rules while 15-country RCEP looks to add new members
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 26. © Reuters
KENTARO TAKEDA
October 27, 2025 09:40 JST
KUALA LUMPUR — Discussions on broader and deeper economic integration have taken center stage at the ASEAN Summit and other meetings here as participating countries brace for a turbulent global trade environment stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
