India pulled out of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the last minute because the deal would hurt the farmers, businesses, workers, and consumers.

India pulled out of RCEP, as the deal might hurt Indians

America's top diplomat Mike Pompeo on Friday implored Southeast Asian nations to trust in US values, delivering a withering takedown of China's leadership of a region it considers its backyard.

China has taken advantage of trade, time for it to stop: Pompeo at foreign ministers meeting in Bangkok

Myanmar has made “minimal” preparations for the return of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees sheltering in neighbouring Bangladesh, according to an Australian think-tank, despite the country saying it is ready to start repatriation.

Satellite images show Myanmar's 'minimal preparations' for Rohingya return: Report

Philippines agreed to drop the reference to ruling in communique,to prevent disagreement leading to the group failing to issue a statement

ASEAN breaks deadlock on South China Sea, Beijing thanks Cambodia for support

Association of Southeast Asian Nations did not name China but raised concern at Beijing's growing military presence in the South China Sea

ASEAN countries walk back on statement on South China Sea