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Substantive' Progress Made On Most Issues In Tariff Talks With Us: South Korea Presidential Official

Substantive’ Progress Made On Most Issues In Tariff Talks With Us: South Korea Presidential Official

YEONGJONGDO/SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A senior presidential official said Sunday "substantive" progress has been made on most issues in…
Malaysia To Host 58th ASEAN Day Celebration In Cyberjaya

BERNAMA – ARF Must Evolve As It Enters Next Phase

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) which will roll out…
Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister

Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister

TOKYO: Japan’s ruling party and main opposition are reportedly set to form a coalition to enable Sanae Takaichi to become…
US Treasury Secretary, China's Vice Premier likely to meet in Malaysia ahead of Trump-Xi talks

US Treasury Secretary, China’s Vice Premier likely to meet in Malaysia ahead of Trump-Xi talks

WASHINGTON: United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says on Saturday (Oct 18) that he and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng…
Bessent, China's He Likely To Meet In Malaysia Ahead Of Trump-Xi Talks

Bessent, China’s He Likely To Meet In Malaysia Ahead Of Trump-Xi Talks

WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that he and China's Vice Premier…
US and China to hold trade talks in Malaysia to defuse tariff tensions

US and China to hold trade talks in Malaysia to defuse tariff tensions

WASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday he expects to meet next week with Chinese Vice Premier He…
China and US agree to fresh trade talks

China and US agree to fresh trade talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng had ‘candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges’ in a video…
South Koreans return from Cambodia facing investigation over online scams

South Koreans return from Cambodia facing investigation over online scams

SEOUL (Reuters) -A group of 64 South Koreans detained in Cambodia over alleged online scam operations returned home on Saturday…
64 South Korean Nationals Detained In Cambodia Over Online Scams Return Home, Face Probes

64 South Korean Nationals Detained In Cambodia Over Online Scams Return Home, Face Probes

YEONGJONGDO (South Korea), Oct 18 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A total of 64 South Koreans who had been detained in Cambodia over…
Not everyone in Cambodia scam centres is an angel, South Korean missionary says

Not everyone in Cambodia scam centres is an angel, South Korean missionary says

SEOUL (Reuters) -The death of a South Korean student lured into working in a scam centre in Cambodia with the…
Wee Kiong-Azriyn stun Korean world champs at Denmark Open

Chinese pair end Wee Kiong-Azriyn’s gallant run in Denmark

Tan Wee Kiong–Nur Azriyn Ayub put up some strong resistance before losing to the top Chinese pair. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Faisal Halim and the courage to begin again

Faisal Halim and the courage to begin again

On a humid night at Bukit Jalil, the scoreboard read Malaysia 5 Laos 1. But that wasn’t the story. The…
Catholic Church is failing abuse victims, Vatican panel says

Catholic Church is failing abuse victims, Vatican panel says

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -The Vatican's child protection commission accused senior Catholic leaders on Thursday of being too slow to help…
Wee Kiong-Azriyn stun Korean world champs at Denmark Open

Wee Kiong-Azriyn stun Korean world champs at Denmark Open

Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Azriyn Mohd Ayub needed just 36 minutes to defeat top ranked Kim Won Ho-Seong Seung Jae in…
Tang Jie-Ee Wei, Soon Huat-Shevon To Clash In Denmark Open Quarterfinals

Tang Jie-Ee Wei, Soon Huat-Shevon To Clash In Denmark Open Quarterfinals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Two national mixed doubles pairs have secured at least one spot in the semi-finals…
Jun Hao falls early to ‘Bogeyman’ Shi Feng at Denmark Open

Jun Hao falls early to ‘Bogeyman’ Shi Feng at Denmark Open

It’s the end of the road for Malaysia in men’s singles in the Denmark Open after their sole representative, Leong…
US officials blast China rare earth curbs, urge Beijing to reverse course

US officials blast China rare earth curbs, urge Beijing to reverse course

WASHINGTON: Top United States officials have strongly criticised China’s major expansion of rare earth export controls as a threat to…
QuickCheck: Is there a festival in Thailand dedicated entirely to monkeys?

QuickCheck: Is there a festival in Thailand dedicated entirely to monkeys?

THE WORLD is indeed full of fascinating festivals that celebrate culture and tradition in the most unexpected ways.Spain's tomato-throwing battle…
2026 budget largely a ‘win’ for the public, say consumer groups

2026 budget largely a ‘win’ for the public, say consumer groups

MCM legal adviser Sukhdave Singh praised the government’s ongoing Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah initiative, saying it will give vulnerable groups access…
Asean pushes stronger energy ties ahead of regional ministers’ meeting

Asean pushes stronger energy ties ahead of regional ministers’ meeting

The East Asia Summit Energy Cooperation Task Force and the Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy Plus Three convened today…
Bessent says Optimistic About US-China Trade

Bessent says Optimistic About US-China Trade

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent expressed optimism on Wednesday about US-China trade discussions, noting…
Malaysia shares 12th spot with US on Henley Passport Index 2025

Malaysia shares 12th spot with US on Henley Passport Index 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has tied with the United States at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025, with both…

Malaysia Shares 12th Spot With US As American Passport Exits Top 10

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has tied with the United States (US) at 12th place on the Henley Passport…
China vows to fight to the end in escalating US trade war

China vows to fight to the end in escalating US trade war

BEIJING: China declared on Tuesday its readiness to fight to the end in a trade war with the United States.…
IMILAB C30 Dual: Smart Camera For Parents And Pet Owners, Launching April 30

Chossijib: Busan’s Haemultang Icon Celebrates 60 Years Of Culinary Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Gungjung Haemultang Chossijib (Chossijib), a renowned Korean seafood stew restaurant with deep roots in…
China says will fight US to the end in trade war

China says will fight US to the end in trade war

The commerce ministry reiterated China’s steady position on tariffs while expressing readiness for trade talks. (AFP pic) BEIJING: China said…
Health minister denies lobbying behind delay in private hospital DRG system

Health minister denies lobbying behind delay in private hospital DRG system

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the current fee-for-service model used at private hospitals has resulted in inconsistent and often inflated…
Samsung Galaxy Z tri-fold device smartphone tablet rumour

Samsung Tri-Fold Could See A Wider Global Launch

If you’ve kept up with Samsung’s foldable lineup, you should know that the highly experimental tri-fold smartphone is expected to…