Southeast Asian foreign ministers have started talks ahead of a landmark ASEAN summit that will welcome East Timor as the bloc’s 11th member and mark U.S. President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia since returning to the White House. The summit is expected to focus on regional security, economic recovery and maritime disputes, with U.S. tariffs and trade relations high on the agenda. Officials say Trump is expected to witness new U.S. trade deals and preside over the signing of an expanded ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia following recent border clashes. Leaders will also tackle regional flashpoints, including the South China Sea territorial dispute and Myanmar’s ongoing crisis.
