Editorial

16:31 JST, October 26, 2025

Economic growth in Southeast Asian countries has been remarkable. However, many of these countries are struggling with the current situation in which the free trade system is under threat and the rule of law has been shaken.

It is important for Japan to further deepen cooperation with these nations and to strive to maintain the international order.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to attend leaders’ meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, starting today in Malaysia. This is Takaichi’s first overseas visit after taking office.

In Malaysia, Takaichi plans to participate in the Japan-ASEAN summit and hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of multiple countries. She is expected to indicate that she........

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