Rappler's latest stories on ASEAN Summit 2019
Duterte, Abe discuss comfort women, South China Sea in meeting
The two leaders also take up the Japan-funded Metro Manila Subway and plans to develop the Subic Bay area
U.S. accuses Beijing of 'intimidation' in South China Sea
'Beijing has used intimidation to try and stop ASEAN nations from exploiting their offshore resources,' says US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien
Why should we alter our course? This week's outlook
We wonder how many stories in the high seas are left untold – whether by Philippine Navy troops who would get into confrontations with Chinese ships or Filipino fishermen who are constantly harassed in our own waters
Southeast Asian leaders snub U.S. meeting after Trump skips ASEAN Summit
The sparsely attended address from National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien stood in contrast to earlier ASEAN meetings, which had all been attended by most heads of state
Minor fire on Japan gov't jet with PM on board – reports
The fire has been put out, and there is no change to the itinerary of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is en route to the ASEAN Summit 2019
World's biggest trade deal to be delayed to 2020 – draft ASEAN statement
(UPDATED) Objections by India have dashed hopes of finalizing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership at the ASEAN Summit 2019
U.N. chief urges Myanmar to ensure 'safe' return of Rohingya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the ASEAN-UN Summit in Bangkok, with Myanmar's de facto head Aung San Suu Kyi in the room
Beijing says 'ready to work' with ASEAN on South China Sea rules
(UPDATED) China's premier Li Keqiang says the first reading of the code of conduct – a chance for all members to comment on the draft terms – is 'a very important landmark'
Duterte in ASEAN: Let's exercise 'self-restraint' in South China Sea
President Rodrigo Duterte also calls on ASEAN countries not to choose sides between China and the United States, all while pursuing his 'independent foreign policy' which involves the Philippines' pivot to China
ASEAN leaders hanker for trade deal as economy sags on U.S.-China spat
'If you go alone, you will be bullied. We don't want to go into trade war but sometimes when they do things that are not nice to us, we have to be unnice to them,' says Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad of US protectionism
[ANALYSIS] ASEAN tourism message for China: Welcome, but diversify!
The Philippines must prepare for the double-edged sword of Chinese spending. This potential for China 'weaponizing' tourism has a history.
In ASEAN, Duterte vents 'disappointment' over sea code delays
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte's remarks at the ASEAN Summit show he is 'not beholden to or afraid of any foreign country'
Protectionism slammed as Southeast Asian leaders rally to trade pact
(3rd UPDATE) Trade tops the agenda at the Bangkok meeting, as tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US cast a dark cloud over global growth
Oops! Duterte can't reach Singapore PM in ASEAN handshake
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong share an awkward moment during the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok
Southeast Asian leaders throw weight behind China-led trade pact
(UPDATED) Trade will be the focus of a two-day ASEAN Summit, amid discussions on the South China Sea, Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya Muslims, and ocean pollution
Duterte to discuss China's maritime claim 'lengthily' at ASEAN Summit
The Philippine leader says he will pose this question during the regional summit in Thailand: 'Can you claim an ocean as your own?'
PH-China sea row not affecting fisheries sector – DTI chief
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez also says there's no need to raise the Recto Bank incident during the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok where country leaders are expected to discuss a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
