ASEAN Leaders Gather Amid Global Tensions

0:00On March 27, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the ASEAN leader's summit will proceed as planned in May. It will be a shortened bare-bones program, zeroing in on urgent matters like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers. Earlier this week, Marcos consulted his counterparts across the regional block. He asked if they wanted to postpone the event because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The leaders reached a clear consensus. They agree that this is exactly the moment to ramp up coordination on these share challenges. Marcos shared these details with reporters on Friday, stressing the importance of sticking together amid global pressures. As tensions continue worldwide, this focus gathering positions ASEAN to address immediate needs and strengthen regional ties. That's the story for today. Global News Today, Driven by AI.