South China Sea also could be on agenda on US president's last leg of trip
Japan signs deal with ASEAN covering services and investment
11-nation agreement could have knock-on effects on future trade deals
Gathering focused on trade, leaving China unchecked on South China Sea issue
Members aim to ratify and sign by next spring, despite absence of US
Agreement's 11 signatories hope to counter growing protectionist moves
Leaders call for removal of 'market distorting subsidies'
A US president follows in his predecessor's footsteps -- almost
Details to be laid out Saturday at news conference, Japanese minister says
Ministers scrambled to heal rift in meeting Friday night
Japan PM says Canada not ready to make decision
President demands 'fairness and reciprocity' through bilateral deals
Leaders look to officially rubber stamp deal on Friday
Trade, North Korea and terrorism on agenda for regional meetings
Rival RCEP deal also up for discussion in Asian meetings
Southeast Asian nation's leader seen moving to prolong stay at the stop
President's 12-day tour will be a test of US leadership in the region
Asia's big economies slip, with China in 100th place and Japan in 114th
'Consensus' reached on freezing certain provisions, but obstacles remain
Asia's emerging economies the place to be, according to the World Bank
New prime minister's shift eases path, but issues remain on about 50 provisions
Participants snagged over how much to open their markets in trade pact
The balance of regional vs. national interests is becoming trickier to maintain
US still plays critical role in security, but needs to clarify strategy
Singapore says maritime exercise will build trust and confidence amid sea dispute