# PM Wong to visit Manila for ASEAN Summit, related meetings from Nov 15

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pm-wong-to-visit-manila-for-asean-summit-related-meetings-from-nov-15/
- Published: 2026-11-14T10:00:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:22:17+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-wong-asean-summit-chairmanship-manila-6547156
- Topics: Geopolitics, Politics, World

## Key points

- Wong visits Manila for the ASEAN Summit from 15 to 17 November.
- Singapore takes over the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027.
- Leaders will discuss regional cooperation, energy and the green transition.

## Summary

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Manila from 15 to 17 November for the 49th ASEAN Summit and related meetings. The gathering is the final summit before Singapore takes over the bloc’s chairmanship in 2027, giving Mr Wong an opportunity to outline Singapore’s plans for its term.

The Philippines will ceremonially hand the chairmanship to Singapore at the 17 November closing ceremony, ahead of Singapore’s term beginning on 1 January. Leaders are expected to discuss regional cooperation, digital and green economies, energy security and ties with external partners. Mr Wong will also meet leaders from ASEAN’s key partners; Vivian Balakrishnan will accompany him, while Gan Kim Yong serves as acting prime minister.

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