Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia is set to shift the country's focus to clean energy talks at the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane after securing a significant deal on rock lobster exports. In line with the Asia Zero Economic Community's agenda, which prioritizes transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, Albanese emphasized the importance of achieving net-zero emissions during his engagements at the summit. While reaffirming Australia's commitment as a reliable energy supplier, discussions also touched on opportunities in the growing hydrogen industry. The positive sentiment towards clean energy was evident in Albanese's remarks, highlighting the ongoing theme of transitioning to net-zero across engagements with various countries. Notably, trade relations with China have seen improvements as sanctions have been gradually lifted, marking progress in bilateral discussions. Additionally, discussions on defense, security, and regional cooperation, including disputes in the South China Sea, were prominent topics at the summit. Albanese's engagements with leaders from Japan, Korea, Canada, New Zealand, and others underscore Australia's strategic interests in the region, emphasizing mature approaches to handling regional challenges. Despite reports on Japan's proposed Asian NATO, Albanese stated that such discussions had not taken place in his meetings, emphasizing Australia's existing security arrangements.