US President Donald Trump has touched down in Malaysia ahead of the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Kuala Lumpur.

Mr Trump's visit to Asia comes at a time when both his protectionist agenda and foreign policy have cast a significant shadow over the region.

The ASEAN grouping, now a bloc of 11 countries in South-East Asia, is meeting alongside Mr Trump and leaders of global powers, including Japan, South Korea, Canada, Brazil, South Africa and Australia.

Anthony Albanese heads to Malaysia for ASEAN and East Asia Summit

Speaking ahead of the trip, Mr Albanese said he would use the summits to discuss economic growth, security, and stability.

A proposed peace deal signing between Thailand and Cambodia will take centre stage on Sunday, with Mr Trump o

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