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CNA Correspondent - Trump gives ASEAN its moment in the sun

CNA Correspondent

US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit for the first time in seven years, injecting new life into the gathering in Kuala Lumpur. Mr Trump witnessed the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which he co-brokered with Malaysian Prime Minister and ASEAN Chair, Anwar Ibrahim. The summit also marked the official admission of Timor-Leste as the newest member of the regional bloc. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA senior correspondents Melissa Goh and Leong Wai Kit to find out what's changed for ASEAN and the role Mr Trump and Mr Anwar's charismas played at the 47th Summit.

Teresa Tang

Teresa Tang

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CNA Correspondent - Trump gives ASEAN its moment in the sun

US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit for the first time in seven years, injecting new life into the gathering in Kuala Lumpur. Mr Trump witnessed the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which he co-brokered with Malaysian Prime Minister and ASEAN Chair, Anwar Ibrahim. The summit also marked the official admission of Timor-Leste as the newest member of the regional bloc. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA senior correspondents Melissa Goh and Leong Wai Kit to find out what's changed for ASEAN and the role Mr Trump and Mr Anwar's charismas played at the 47th Summit.

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CNA Correspondent - New leader, old problems: What’s next for Japan under Sanae Takaichi?

Sanae Takaichi takes office as Japan's first female prime minister, but she faces immediate headwinds. Stepping up amid a sluggish economy and rising prices, she confronts a restless public tired of inflation and the high costs of living. Genevieve Woo speaks with CNA's Michiyo Ishida to unpack what her win means for Japan’s future as she navigates tense foreign relations and domestic pressures. 

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CNA Correspondent - Can Thailand become Asia’s next big stage for global events?

From F1 to the Tomorrowland music festival, Thailand is looking to make its mark as the destination for marquee events in Asia. But challenges stand in the way. CNA correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut joins Teresa Tang to discuss the hurdles and payoffs of playing host.

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CNA Correspondent - Dynasties and destinies: Women and the future of politics in Asia

Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Sara Duterte. It is daughters - not sons - who appear to be carrying on their fathers' political legacies. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk, Afifah Ariffin and Saksith Saiyasombut to find out why. Credits:  Instagram/@n_izzah  Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

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CNA Correspondent - 80 years on, does the world still need the United Nations?

Impotent and irrelevant: That’s what US President Donald Trump calls the United Nations, accusing it of failing to live up to its mandate. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA senior editor Liling Tan and Toni Waterman about the debate surrounding the significance of the international body.  

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