As Asean aims to be the fourth-largest economy by 2045, it must tackle internal trade barriers, US tariffs and improve regional integration Members of the Asean bloc have laid out an ambitious plan to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2045,

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Tuesday announced an ambitious strategic plan that includes harmonising trade standards and greater financial integration in an effort to collectively become the world's fourth-largest economy.

Southeast Asian nations held a summit Tuesday with China and six Persian Gulf countries in efforts to expand economic engagement as they grapple with U.S. tariff hikes.

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Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said there are “vast opportunities” for closer economic cooperation amid the uncertainties attending the shift in U.S. trade policy.

Southeast Asian leaders reached an understanding on Tuesday that any bilateral agreements they might strike with the United States on trade tariffs would not harm the economies of fellow members, Malaysia's premier Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has urged Southeast Asian nations to accelerate economic integration, diversify markets and stay united to tackle the fallout from global trade disruptions due to sweeping U.

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Southeast Asian regional bloc is set to hold its first-ever three-way summit with China and six Gulf countries.

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