ASEAN economy 'resilient' despite Middle East crisis - economic ministers

GMA Network - Sep 20, 2026

The economy of Southeast Asia remains "resilient" despite the Middle East crisis and other global uncertainties, the ASEAN economic ministers highlighted following a meeting in Manila on September 19.

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