Asean seeks to ‘future-proof’ economies, fate closely entwined with China

Southeast Asia’s economic future remains entwined with China despite the attention lavished on the region this week by United States President Donald Trump, experts say, as Asean upgraded trade ties with Asia’s superpower and its largest commercial partner. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Tuesday agreed to expand its existing trade deal with Beijing to include future industries such as the digital economy and green technology, as well as boost integration of supply chains. The...