The 46th ASEAN Summit is taking place in Kuala Lumpur at a time of mounting global uncertainty and shifting power dynamics. 

The region is navigating escalating trade tensions, particularly in light of sweeping US tariff hikes on ASEAN exports, while also grappling with the ongoing Myanmar crisis and unresolved South China Sea disputes.

Will ASEAN be able to present a united front in the face of external pressures? Can it lead a meaningful shift toward a more balanced, multipolar world? And how will today’s declarations translate into tomorrow’s action?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at the Pacific Research Center of Malaysia & Senior Fellow of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs to find out more.