Published: 11:20, November 15, 2026
49th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Philippines
By Xinhua

A staff member checks a media hub inside the ASEAN International Media Center in Manila, the Philippines, on Nov 12, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA)

MANILA – The 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits kicked off Sunday in Manila, the Philippines, with focus on topics including energy security, food security, transnational crime and transboundary haze pollution.