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The Advertiser
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Australia reassures Asian allies as US trade wars heat
Australia will work to reassure Southeast Asian allies it remains a dependable partner at a major regional meeting as the United States ups tariffs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong departed for Malaysia on Wednesday and will make a keynote speech on Thursday outlining Australia's dependability, especially in championing free and open trade. One Southeast Asia expert warned the region could be among the hardest hit from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Peter Drysdale said Australia needed to work with ASEAN members to contain the economic fallout of a trade war, which could wipe more than 11 per cent of GDP from Southeast Asian economies. "The Southeast Asian economies will be among the most severely hit by Trump's tariffs," he told AAP. "Australia's overriding goal is to work with ASEAN to prevent protectionist contagion and its effects on our regional partnerships, including with China. "This year will be of strategic importance in shaping the ASEAN and regional response to Trump's trade war and managing the impact of the US-China geopolitical conflict on economic and political stability." Australia is a dialogue partner to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a grouping of 10 countries that promotes economic and security co-operation. Senator Wong will attend the ASEAN-Australia foreign ministers' meeting, East Asia Summit foreign ministers' meeting and ASEAN regional forum. It will mark US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first visit to the Indo-Pacific region and comes as President Donald Trump hit ASEAN members with tariffs. Australia is working to strengthen relationships in Southeast Asia as it looks to grasp opportunities in a region experiencing rapid economic growth. "ASEAN makes a critical contribution to our aspirations for our region," Senator Wong said in a pre-departure statement on Wednesday. "It is central to regional stability, guards against conflict and reinforces the rules and norms that protect us all." Senator Wong said Australia was committed to working with ASEAN on conflict prevention and international law, a point she would make at the East Asia Summit meeting. Myanmar has been a thorny issue for the bloc since a military junta took control of the country in a 2021 coup and created a massive humanitarian crisis in the region. The junta has received widespread condemnation for atrocities and human rights violations. Australia has joined the international community in applying sanctions against the regime. Senator Wong's trip comes just ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling to China on Saturday alongside an Australian business delegation in a bid to strengthen economic ties with Australia's largest trading partner. Australia will work to reassure Southeast Asian allies it remains a dependable partner at a major regional meeting as the United States ups tariffs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong departed for Malaysia on Wednesday and will make a keynote speech on Thursday outlining Australia's dependability, especially in championing free and open trade. One Southeast Asia expert warned the region could be among the hardest hit from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Peter Drysdale said Australia needed to work with ASEAN members to contain the economic fallout of a trade war, which could wipe more than 11 per cent of GDP from Southeast Asian economies. "The Southeast Asian economies will be among the most severely hit by Trump's tariffs," he told AAP. "Australia's overriding goal is to work with ASEAN to prevent protectionist contagion and its effects on our regional partnerships, including with China. "This year will be of strategic importance in shaping the ASEAN and regional response to Trump's trade war and managing the impact of the US-China geopolitical conflict on economic and political stability." Australia is a dialogue partner to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a grouping of 10 countries that promotes economic and security co-operation. Senator Wong will attend the ASEAN-Australia foreign ministers' meeting, East Asia Summit foreign ministers' meeting and ASEAN regional forum. It will mark US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first visit to the Indo-Pacific region and comes as President Donald Trump hit ASEAN members with tariffs. Australia is working to strengthen relationships in Southeast Asia as it looks to grasp opportunities in a region experiencing rapid economic growth. "ASEAN makes a critical contribution to our aspirations for our region," Senator Wong said in a pre-departure statement on Wednesday. "It is central to regional stability, guards against conflict and reinforces the rules and norms that protect us all." Senator Wong said Australia was committed to working with ASEAN on conflict prevention and international law, a point she would make at the East Asia Summit meeting. Myanmar has been a thorny issue for the bloc since a military junta took control of the country in a 2021 coup and created a massive humanitarian crisis in the region. The junta has received widespread condemnation for atrocities and human rights violations. Australia has joined the international community in applying sanctions against the regime. Senator Wong's trip comes just ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling to China on Saturday alongside an Australian business delegation in a bid to strengthen economic ties with Australia's largest trading partner. Australia will work to reassure Southeast Asian allies it remains a dependable partner at a major regional meeting as the United States ups tariffs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong departed for Malaysia on Wednesday and will make a keynote speech on Thursday outlining Australia's dependability, especially in championing free and open trade. One Southeast Asia expert warned the region could be among the hardest hit from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Peter Drysdale said Australia needed to work with ASEAN members to contain the economic fallout of a trade war, which could wipe more than 11 per cent of GDP from Southeast Asian economies. "The Southeast Asian economies will be among the most severely hit by Trump's tariffs," he told AAP. "Australia's overriding goal is to work with ASEAN to prevent protectionist contagion and its effects on our regional partnerships, including with China. "This year will be of strategic importance in shaping the ASEAN and regional response to Trump's trade war and managing the impact of the US-China geopolitical conflict on economic and political stability." Australia is a dialogue partner to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a grouping of 10 countries that promotes economic and security co-operation. Senator Wong will attend the ASEAN-Australia foreign ministers' meeting, East Asia Summit foreign ministers' meeting and ASEAN regional forum. It will mark US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first visit to the Indo-Pacific region and comes as President Donald Trump hit ASEAN members with tariffs. Australia is working to strengthen relationships in Southeast Asia as it looks to grasp opportunities in a region experiencing rapid economic growth. "ASEAN makes a critical contribution to our aspirations for our region," Senator Wong said in a pre-departure statement on Wednesday. "It is central to regional stability, guards against conflict and reinforces the rules and norms that protect us all." Senator Wong said Australia was committed to working with ASEAN on conflict prevention and international law, a point she would make at the East Asia Summit meeting. Myanmar has been a thorny issue for the bloc since a military junta took control of the country in a 2021 coup and created a massive humanitarian crisis in the region. The junta has received widespread condemnation for atrocities and human rights violations. Australia has joined the international community in applying sanctions against the regime. Senator Wong's trip comes just ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling to China on Saturday alongside an Australian business delegation in a bid to strengthen economic ties with Australia's largest trading partner. Australia will work to reassure Southeast Asian allies it remains a dependable partner at a major regional meeting as the United States ups tariffs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong departed for Malaysia on Wednesday and will make a keynote speech on Thursday outlining Australia's dependability, especially in championing free and open trade. One Southeast Asia expert warned the region could be among the hardest hit from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Peter Drysdale said Australia needed to work with ASEAN members to contain the economic fallout of a trade war, which could wipe more than 11 per cent of GDP from Southeast Asian economies. "The Southeast Asian economies will be among the most severely hit by Trump's tariffs," he told AAP. "Australia's overriding goal is to work with ASEAN to prevent protectionist contagion and its effects on our regional partnerships, including with China. "This year will be of strategic importance in shaping the ASEAN and regional response to Trump's trade war and managing the impact of the US-China geopolitical conflict on economic and political stability." Australia is a dialogue partner to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a grouping of 10 countries that promotes economic and security co-operation. Senator Wong will attend the ASEAN-Australia foreign ministers' meeting, East Asia Summit foreign ministers' meeting and ASEAN regional forum. It will mark US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first visit to the Indo-Pacific region and comes as President Donald Trump hit ASEAN members with tariffs. Australia is working to strengthen relationships in Southeast Asia as it looks to grasp opportunities in a region experiencing rapid economic growth. "ASEAN makes a critical contribution to our aspirations for our region," Senator Wong said in a pre-departure statement on Wednesday. "It is central to regional stability, guards against conflict and reinforces the rules and norms that protect us all." Senator Wong said Australia was committed to working with ASEAN on conflict prevention and international law, a point she would make at the East Asia Summit meeting. Myanmar has been a thorny issue for the bloc since a military junta took control of the country in a 2021 coup and created a massive humanitarian crisis in the region. The junta has received widespread condemnation for atrocities and human rights violations. Australia has joined the international community in applying sanctions against the regime. Senator Wong's trip comes just ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling to China on Saturday alongside an Australian business delegation in a bid to strengthen economic ties with Australia's largest trading partner.


Perth Now
09-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Australia reassures Asian allies as US trade wars heat
Australia will work to reassure Southeast Asian allies it remains a dependable partner at a major regional meeting as the United States ups tariffs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong departed for Malaysia on Wednesday and will make a keynote speech on Thursday outlining Australia's dependability, especially in championing free and open trade. One Southeast Asia expert warned the region could be among the hardest hit from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Peter Drysdale said Australia needed to work with ASEAN members to contain the economic fallout of a trade war, which could wipe more than 11 per cent of GDP from Southeast Asian economies. "The Southeast Asian economies will be among the most severely hit by Trump's tariffs," he told AAP. "Australia's overriding goal is to work with ASEAN to prevent protectionist contagion and its effects on our regional partnerships, including with China. "This year will be of strategic importance in shaping the ASEAN and regional response to Trump's trade war and managing the impact of the US-China geopolitical conflict on economic and political stability." Australia is a dialogue partner to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a grouping of 10 countries that promotes economic and security co-operation. Senator Wong will attend the ASEAN-Australia foreign ministers' meeting, East Asia Summit foreign ministers' meeting and ASEAN regional forum. It will mark US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first visit to the Indo-Pacific region and comes as President Donald Trump hit ASEAN members with tariffs. Australia is working to strengthen relationships in Southeast Asia as it looks to grasp opportunities in a region experiencing rapid economic growth. "ASEAN makes a critical contribution to our aspirations for our region," Senator Wong said in a pre-departure statement on Wednesday. "It is central to regional stability, guards against conflict and reinforces the rules and norms that protect us all." Senator Wong said Australia was committed to working with ASEAN on conflict prevention and international law, a point she would make at the East Asia Summit meeting. Myanmar has been a thorny issue for the bloc since a military junta took control of the country in a 2021 coup and created a massive humanitarian crisis in the region. The junta has received widespread condemnation for atrocities and human rights violations. Australia has joined the international community in applying sanctions against the regime. Senator Wong's trip comes just ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling to China on Saturday alongside an Australian business delegation in a bid to strengthen economic ties with Australia's largest trading partner.


Malaysian Reserve
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Indonesia's Foreign Minister to attend ASEAN meetings in Kuala Lumpur
INDONESIA'S Foreign Minister Sugiono (picture) will join his ASEAN counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, next week for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and a series of related engagements from July 8 to 11. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry Director-General for ASEAN Cooperation, Siddharto Suryodhipuro, said Sugiono would participate in various sessions including regional dialogues and bilateral meetings with ASEAN's key partners. 'The AMM is an opportunity for Southeast Asia to address regional and global developments. Given the current dynamics in international politics, the ministers will discuss a range of issues, including those affecting Southeast Asia and global situations impacting the region,' he told a press briefing here on Thursday. Siddharto said Sugiono is also scheduled to co-chair the ASEAN-Australia meeting alongside his Australian counterpart, as Indonesia currently serves as ASEAN's coordinator for relations with Australia. Malaysia currently holds the ASEAN chairmanship for 2025. It marks the country's fifth time at the helm of the regional grouping since its previous chairmanships in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. ASEAN currently comprises 10 member states namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Siddharto said that Sugiono is also expected to attend the Conference on Cooperation Among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD), which Malaysia is also hosting. 'With Sugiono's active participation, it reflects Indonesia's continued commitment to ASEAN and its efforts to promote a peaceful, stable and prosperous Southeast Asia in line with national interests,' he said. — BERNAMA


The Sun
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Indonesia's FM to attend ASEAN meetings in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono will participate in the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related engagements in Kuala Lumpur next week. The meetings, scheduled from July 8 to 11, will focus on regional and global developments affecting Southeast Asia. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry Director-General for ASEAN Cooperation, Siddharto Suryodhipuro, confirmed Sugiono's attendance, highlighting the importance of the discussions. 'The AMM is an opportunity for Southeast Asia to address regional and global developments. Given the current dynamics in international politics, the ministers will discuss a range of issues, including those affecting Southeast Asia and global situations impacting the region,' he said. Sugiono is also set to co-chair the ASEAN-Australia meeting, reflecting Indonesia's role as ASEAN's coordinator for relations with Australia. Malaysia, hosting the event, currently holds the ASEAN chairmanship for 2025, marking its fifth leadership term since 1977. ASEAN's 10 member states—Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—will be represented. Additionally, Sugiono is expected to attend the Conference on Cooperation Among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD). Siddharto emphasised Indonesia's commitment to regional stability. 'With Sugiono's active participation, it reflects Indonesia's continued commitment to ASEAN and its efforts to promote a peaceful, stable and prosperous Southeast Asia in line with national interests,' he said. - Bernama