White House says Obama will attend Asia-Pacific leaders’ summit in Singapore Nov. 14-15

Obama to attend APEC conference in Singapore

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will attend a meeting of Asian and Pacific leaders in Singapore in November.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs announced the trip Thursday.

Gibbs says Obama will attend the 17th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, set for Nov. 14 and 15.

The president is expected to visit other countries during the trip. The White House will announce details when those plans have been completed.