ASEAN, Quad leaders meet at Manila summits: 5 things to watch

Bloc hopeful on digital and energy frameworks, but less so on South China Sea ASEAN leaders and dialogue partner countries, including the U.S., Australia, Japan and India, will gather in Manila for the ASEAN and related summits on Nov. 15-17. © Reuters RAMON ROYANDOYAN November 13, 2026 19:22 JST MANILA -- ASEAN leaders are convening in Manila this weekend, with their counterparts from major partners set to join later, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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