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Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged ASEAN and China leaders to expedite the approval of the South China Sea Code of Conduct during the upcoming ASEAN summit in the Philippines. This call comes amid rising tensions in the region.
Reports indicate that China has emerged as the main hub in the production network of the ASEAN+3 region, which includes ASEAN countries along with China, Japan, and South Korea. This development was highlighted in a report from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office.
Economic reports indicate that growth in the ASEAN +3 region, which includes ASEAN countries along with China, Japan, and South Korea, is expected to slow to <strong>4%</strong> in <strong>2026</strong> and <strong>2027</strong>. This forecast is attributed to declining external demand and the impact of global tariffs.
A joint report reveals that over <strong>70%</strong> of companies in ASEAN view Hainan as a strategic platform for expanding into the Chinese market. This announcement coincides with the implementation of Hainan's special customs system, enhancing investment opportunities in the region.