Asean at a glance: Meet the bloc’s 11 member states

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Asean 2026: PH hosts 48th summit and related meetings. For real-time updates, follow our live coverage of the regional event. The Philippines hosts the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits as it wraps up its 2026 chairship, bringing Southeast Asian leaders and global partners together to

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