PM Lawrence Wong to Attend the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila, the Philippines (Nov 2026)

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will attend the 49^th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila, the Philippines, from 15 to 17 November 2026.

The Philippines’ Chairmanship theme of “Navigating Our Future, Together” encapsulates ASEAN’s commitment to deepening integration, strengthening economic cooperation, and navigating evolving global challenges with unity and cohesion. The ASEAN Leaders will reaffirm their commitment to ASEAN’s community building efforts and discuss ways to promote an open and inclusive regional architecture. They will discuss opportunities in the digital and green economies, including strengthening ASEAN’s energy security and resilience to accelerate the region’s green energy transition and to better withstand external shocks. They will also discuss strengthening collaboration with ASEAN’s external partners to advance peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. 

Prime Minister Wong will meet Leaders from key partners at ASEAN’s Summits, including Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States, and the United Nations. 

Prime Minister Wong will be accompanied by Mrs Wong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. During Prime Minister Wong’s absence, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong will be Acting Prime Minister

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PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
SINGAPORE
14 NOVEMBER 2026