Trump to attend ASEAN-related summits in Manila

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US President Donald Trump will attend the 49th ASEAN-related summit in Manila from November 16-18, demonstrating continued US support for the bloc.
The summit dates were rescheduled to accommodate Trump's itinerary, highlighting the significance placed on his participation by the Philippines, the current ASEAN chair.
Trump's attendance underscores the strategic importance of ASEAN, projected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy within five years, despite his historically sporadic engagement with previous summits.
The gathering provides a crucial platform for ASEAN members to address shared economic and energy security challenges, including mitigating the impact of the US-Iran conflict through regional cooperation.

Protest held against IMF-WB meetings in Bangkok

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Protesters in Bangkok are opposing the ongoing World Bank Group and IMF meetings, expressing concerns that the events could increase public debt, negatively impact local communities through foreign capital, and promote 'green colonialism'.
Led by 'The People’s Network Against the World Bank-IMF', the demonstration moved towards the meeting venue despite a police ban on gatherings near official sites, with reports of slight tensions as the protest halted approximately one kilometer away.