Obama to Travel to Asia for Economic Summits

Will discuss international trade with region

President Obama travels to four Asian nations for three economic summits between Oct. 6-12, the White House announced Friday.

The stops are in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines.

From the White House:

"In Indonesia, he will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders meeting. APEC is the region's leading forum for trade and investment integration.