ASEAN-US ties 2025 were underscored by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the 13th ASEAN-US Summit, who said stability in Southeast Asia underpins regional growth and creates opportunities for US businesses. He cited trade and investment links supporting over 600,000 American jobs across a market of 700 million people. Wong emphasised that continued US engagement is vital for peace and prosperity and flagged openings for US firms in the digital economy and the ASEAN Po