ASEAN

• Canada signs ‘game-changing’ trade deal with Indonesia, new defence pact

  The trade deal is comprehensive, meaning it opens up trade in multiple industries with the world's fourth most populous country and a top ASEAN partner.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2025
  
• Canada partners with 10 southeast Asian countries to tackle food insecurity

  Canada released a joint statement with 10 southeast Asian countries today that lays out a commitment to tackle global food insecurity and nutritional needs.

  World

  Sep 6, 2023
  
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• Canada set to become strategic partner with ASEAN trading bloc

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is en route to Indonesia where he's expected to get a boost for Canada's Indo-Pacific relationship with a new strategic partnership.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2023
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• Cambodian PM tests positive for COVID-19 at G20, days after hosting ASEAN summit

  The Cambodian leader said that he had tested positive for the coronavirus Monday night and the diagnosis had been confirmed by an Indonesian physician on Tuesday morning.

  World

  Nov 14, 2022
• Joe Biden promises U.S. will collaborate with southeast Asian nations

  President Joe Biden promised Saturday that the United States would work with a strategically vital coalition of southeast Asian nations.

  World

  Nov 12, 2022
• Trudeau embarks on Southeast Asia trip to deepen Indo-Pacific ties

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is en route to Southeast Asia for a series of summits aimed at deepening Canada's presence in the Indo-Pacific.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
• Trudeau uses COVID-19 gnarled supply chains in free trade pitch to ASEAN countries

  Speaking in a pre-recorded message, Trudeau argued that an agreement would help companies and entrepreneurs build connections and business relationships around the world.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2021
• Myanmar military leader may be barred from ASEAN summit after hindering envoy

  The ASEAN envoy was informed by the Myanmar junta that he would not be able to meet with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, prompting him to cancel his trip to the country.

  World

  Oct 15, 2021
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• Myanmar politicians ousted by military coup tell ASEAN no talks until prisoners freed

  The junta has already declined to accept proposals to resolve the crisis that emerged from a summit last weekend that was attended by Myanmar's top general.

  World

  Apr 28, 2021
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• ASEAN leaders say consensus reached on ending Myanmar crisis

  The leaders of Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Brunei were at the meeting, along with the foreign ministers of Laos, Thailand and the Philippines.

  World

  Apr 24, 2021