No end in sight: Why Asean must act nowThere is, at this point, no clear end in sight to the war involving Iran. For ASEAN, it is something far more immediate: an economic test of resilience. The ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in May now takes on a heightened level of importance. The question is not whether ASEAN will be affected, but how ASEAN will respond. For ASEAN, the path forward will not be easy, but it is clear: we must act together – decisively, and with purpose.

Source: Philippine Star April 04, 2026 16:35 UTC