The Philippines gets ready to host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as it meets this year.
Conflicts far beyond Southeast Asia are expected to dominate discussions of leaders with the Middle East crisis posing significant challenges for its fuel import-dependent economies.
The meetings take place today and tomorrow, and will include leaders and foreign and economic ministers of the 11-member grouping.
Energy and food supply security will be top priorities for the region of nearly 700 million people.
Last month, the Asian Development Bank cut its economic growth forecast for the region to 4.7% this year and 4.8% next year, down from earlier projections of 5.1% for both years, due to the war in the Middle East.
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