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Obama announces measures to deepen economic ties with ASEAN
The plan will establish three offices in Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore to boost the US government's "economic engagement with ASEAN institutions".
Wed Feb 17 2016
![Wary of China's rise, Obama turns strategic focus to Southeast Asia Wary of China's rise, Obama turns strategic focus to Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455599652_NajibObama.jpg)
Wary of China's rise, Obama turns strategic focus to Southeast Asia
Obama said that the United States intends to play a "long-term role" that is "central to the region's peace and prosperity.
Tue Feb 16 2016
![Prime Minister Najib Razak at US-ASEAN leaders summit hosted by Obama Prime Minister Najib Razak at US-ASEAN leaders summit hosted by Obama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51455589891_NajibObama.jpg)
Prime Minister Najib Razak at US-ASEAN leaders summit hosted by Obama
The focus of the leaders' gathering is on strengthening ASEAN's economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Tue Feb 16 2016
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Najib to attend US-ASEAN Leaders Summit in Sunnylands
Najib is scheduled to participate in the US-ASEAN Leaders Summit in Sunnylands, California, on Monday and Tuesday (15 and 16 Feb).
Wed Feb 10 2016