How is ASEAN navigating the turmoil in global trade? As the US continues to maintain tariffs on countries around the world, including several ASEAN countries, many are looking for new partners for investment capital, talent, technology, supply chains, and business opportunities for growth. Under Malaysia’s chairmanship in 2025, this bloc continued to deepen economic and financial ties within the region and beyond, positioning itself as a central player to a more resilient global economy. How will ASEAN continue to adapt to global economic and political transformations? Will countries remain united in their pursuit of opportunities and growth? What are the priorities for a Philippine chairmanship in 2026 and which stakeholders are central to these goals?