Australia should deepen economic, security ties with Southeast Asia in a fragmented world: SM Lee

CNA7 November 2026, 21:30 UTCAustralia

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called for greater Australian investment in Southeast Asia, saying deeper regional ties would strengthen its resilience and competitiveness.

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