The US and Asean to prioritise the digital economy and energy security in 2027

The Star Malaysia · The Star · 2026-11-06 12:27 UTC

The United States (US) will focus on the digital economy and energy security in its engagement with Asean next year, as US-Asean ties mark five decades and the bloc celebrates its 60th anniversary, said US Ambassador to Asean Kevin Kim.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The United States (US) will focus on the digital economy and energy security in its engagement with Asean next year, as US-Asean ties mark five decades and the bloc celebrates its 60th anniversary, said US Ambassador to Asean Kevin Kim.

Kim said that as the region looks forward to continuing its economic prosperity, demand for energy and reliable, resilient energy sources would continue to grow. He noted that the US is one of the world’s largest exporters of energy, specifically oil and gas.

"We look forward to partnering with Southeast Asia on these issues,” he said when appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s The Nation Diplomatic Dispatch, in an episode titled "ASEAN-US: At 50: The Next Big Moves”, which aired on Tuesday.

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