{
  "id": 20136245,
  "title": "ASEAN should focus on digital economy, energy resilience, broadening networks amid global uncertainty: PM Wong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/asean-should-focus-on-digital-economy-energy-resilience-broadening-20136245",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T07:18:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-asean-summit-manila-6552066"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in the digital economy, strengthening energy resilience, and broadening external networks during the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila. The ASEAN nations must prioritize seamless cross-border transactions and ratify the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement, while keeping external partners involved in the region's growth and security. Wong stated that despite the increasing global uncertainty, ASEAN's cohesion and unity will help them navigate through turbulent times and emerge stronger.",
  "summary": "Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was speaking at the plenary session of the 49th ASEAN Summit in the Philippine capital of Manila.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}