ASEAN must deepen internal integration, strengthen institutions and reform decision-making to overcome vulnerabilities from global trade tensions, fulfill its economic potential and ensure long-term stability. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/17/world/aseans-moment-of-truth-arrives/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #asean #china #us #globaleconomy #southasianeconomy #trade #defense