The forum ends with a summit of APEC world leaders, including President Obama, making his first trip to Asia as president.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

First Lady Michelle Obama has also made a splash on the trip, whether meeting Queen Elizabeth or making an emotional visit to a girl's school in London.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03

Shortly after making his comments, the president left for an eight-day trip to Asia, where the economy will be one of the main topics of his meetings with other countries' leaders.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12