ASEAN to discuss capacity to handle energy disruption, Marcos says 


Reuters | Cabu | Updated: 08-05-2026 11:56 IST | Created: 08-05-2026 11:56 IST
ASEAN to discuss capacity to handle energy disruption, Marcos says 
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​Southeast Asian leaders ‌will exchange ​views during a ‌closed-door retreat on Friday on the ASEAN bloc's capacity to ‌mitigate oil supply disruptions and ‌price volatility, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.

The Middle ⁠East ​crisis ⁠is a stark reminder of ⁠how vulnerable economies are to sudden ​shifts in the international ⁠order, Marcos said, stressing the ⁠importance ​of ensuring regional energy security, resilience, and ⁠food security in the face ⁠of external ⁠shocks.

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