The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded successfully, with a record number of 80 documents adopted and signed.

Ministers from 15 countries spanning the Asia-Pacific region on November 15 signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement after eight years of talks. The agreement is expected to create the world’s largest free trade area and numerous new supply chains, and make significant contributions to regional economic recovery post COVID-19.

ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020: Vietnam to preside over about 300 meetings, activities