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North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks of limiting US military role
SEOUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) - North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Tuesday that were likely short-range…
Anwar to depart Thursday for Apec Economic Leaders’ meeting in South Korea
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will depart for South Korea on Thursday to attend…
Kuala Lumpur Turns Up The Heat To Deepen Regional Integration As Unshakeable Cornerstone To Lift ASEAN Economy
By M. Saraswathi and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The upgraded trade in goods agreement, reciprocal tariff…
Anwar trumps as 47th ASEAN Summit host, raises Malaysia’s stature in the eyes of the world
Anwar Ibrahim boosts Malaysia’s global standing by hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025, marking historic ASEAN expansion, key trade deals,…
Japan ex-PM Abe’s alleged killer pleads guilty
Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, pleaded guilty three years after the broad daylight killing…
BERNAMA – ASEAN Advances Peace, Stability, Prosperity Under Malaysia’s Leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains steadfast in advancing peace, stability and…
Prabowo didn’t leave early because of RTM blunder, says envoy
Indonesian media reported that Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto initially planned to stay for the duration of the 47th Asean Summit…
How the 47th Asean Summit resets the regional agenda
Asean has shown that it is ready to shape the economic agenda, build platforms and bring adversaries to the table,…
China urges Asean to stand united against 'economic bullying' from abroad
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday denounced "unilateralism" and said the world should not return to "the law…
Timor-Leste’s PM GusmÃo Calls For Stronger Dialogue, Peace To Regional stability
By Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has reiterated the importance of…
Takaichi, Trump Agree To Further Boost Japan-US Relations At First Talks
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and United States (US) President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday at…
Anwar, Li Qiang Discuss Trade Cooperation, Regional Stability In Bilateral Meeting
By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Strengthening trade and investment cooperation, while addressing key regional issues, was at…
Takaichi, Trump to sign joint document on securing rare earth minerals: Report
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump are in the final stages of preparing a joint…
Hosting Trump: Engagement isn’t betrayal of principle
YOURSAY | 'Diplomacy must be based on reality and pragmatism.'PN, allies: Trump's grand welcome 'rubs salt into still-bleeding Gazans' wounds'GSVL:…
Man accused of killing ex-Japan PM Abe to go on trial Tuesday
TOKYO (Reuters) -A man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to go on trial on…
Trump to talk trade, security with Japan's new leader Takaichi
TOKYO: US President Donald Trump will meet Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday for talks on…
Trump in Japan as hopes grow for China trade deal
TOKYO: Optimism grew Monday that Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping will end their bruising trade war during talks this…
Chinese premier slams ‘law of the jungle’ in trade ahead of Xi-Trump talks
China’s Premier Li Qiang delivers opening remarks at the 28th Asean Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur. (AP pic) KUALA…
5th RCEP Leaders Summit: A renewed commitment to Asia-Pacific cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) reflected a shared resolve to build an Asia-Pacific rooted in mutual trust,…
Anwar: Malaysia takes balanced approach to trade deals
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will stick to the centrality principle and a balanced approach in trade agreements with the United States.…
UN chief welcomes US-China trade deal progress at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the latest positive developments in trade relations between the United States…
Ambassador Kagan : Trump’s Visit Elevates US-Malaysian Relationship
By Nina Muslim KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan praised Malaysia for the welcome…
Regional Cooperation, RCEP Take Centre Stage On Day Two Of ASEAN Summit
By R. Thivyamalini and Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- A series of high-level and bilateral meetings took…
China, US In Close Communication On Possible Meeting Between Presidents
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- China and the United States are maintaining close communication on a…
Malaysia’s balancing act | FMT
From Dr Helmy Haja Mydin When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed US president Donald Trump to Kuala Lumpur yesterday ahead…
Anwar: Malaysia to treat Timor-Leste as full Asean partner after historic accession
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has reaffirmed that it will consider Timor-Leste…
UN chief Guterres renews call for Security Council reform at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed his call for reform of the UN Security Council, describing its…
Japan seeks financial, food security cooperation with Asean, two neighbours
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi today emphasised Japan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Association of…
UN Chief Welcomes US-China Trade Deal Development
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- United Nations (UN) Chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the latest development in trade relations between…