Carney arrives in Manila for ASEAN summit, seeks trade pact with Philippines

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Robertson, D. (2026, November 13). Carney arrives in Manila for ASEAN summit, seeks trade pact with Philippines. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/carney-arrives-in-manila-for-asean-summit-seeks-trade-pact-with-philippines/article_648e85eb-08c2-593e-a493-d0f575c671ba.html

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Manila for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit to engage with regional partners. He aims to finalize a specific trade deal with the Philippines alongside a separate agreement involving the wider ASEAN group of 11 countries. The report focuses on his diplomatic efforts to secure these economic pacts during his visit to the capital.

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MANILA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in the Philippines for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. asserted

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Carney’s visit to the capital Manila comes as he looks to finalize a trade deal with the Philippines and another with the wider ASEAN group of 11 countries. asserted

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