ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
Author: Daniel Khalili-TariPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Philippines
PoliticsBusiness & Economy

ASEAN leaders gathered in the Philippines to address the economic impacts of the Iran war, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They agreed on a regional fuel-sharing framework and to develop a regional power grid while reducing dependence on energy imports from the Middle East. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr emphasized that practical details still need to be clarified.
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