"For the sixth consecutive year, the European Union emerged as the region's most preferred 'third party' to hedge against US-China rivalry, according to the latest State of Southeast Asia survey."
"Some 37.7% of respondents said the EU is ASEAN's preferred and trusted strategic partner, reflecting a rise in confidence from the previous year."
"The survey found that 55.9% of respondents trusted the EU to 'do the right thing' to contribute to global peace, security, prosperity and governance, an increase from 51.9% last year."
"The rise in trust and fall in distrust suggest the EU is increasingly valued as a predictable partner amid uncertainty over US leadership."
Southeast Asia's confidence in the EU has increased, with 37.7% of respondents identifying it as their preferred strategic partner. The EU is seen as a champion of free trade, with 55.9% trusting it to contribute positively to global governance. The EU's role as ASEAN's third-largest trading partner and second-largest source of foreign direct investment underscores its importance. The EU's normative appeal is growing, and it is actively pursuing trade agreements with several Southeast Asian nations, enhancing its strategic presence in the region.
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