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Trump heads to Japan ahead of key China meet

Trump heads to Japan ahead of key China meet

US President Donald Trump travels to Japan for the next leg of his Asia tour after wrapping up talks with…
Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country Asia tour

Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country Asia tour

The Pentagon said US defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s trip will stress America’s focus on the Indo-Pacific, the department’s ‘priority theatre’.…
Trump races to Japan for pivotal talks with China's Xi

Trump races to Japan for pivotal talks with China's Xi

KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump heads to Japan on Monday for the second leg of an Asia tour expected…
How the AI boom is stoking prices of less trendy memory

How the AI boom is stoking prices of less trendy memory

THE global rush by chipmakers to produce AI chips is tightening supply of less glamorous chips used in smartphones, computers…
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Oct 26, 2025)

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Oct 26, 2025)

Malaysia:* Malaysia secures exemptions in US tariff agreement, rate remains stable at 19%* Asean must forge new ties, deepen existing…
Trump oversees truce signing and trade deal flurry on first Asian stop

Trump oversees truce signing and trade deal flurry on first Asian stop

KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump hit the ground running on the first leg of his Asian tour on Sunday,…
Japanese PM Takaichi departs after attending Asean meetings

Japanese PM Takaichi departs after attending Asean meetings

SEPANG: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for home Sunday (Oct 26) evening after attending the 47th Asean Summit and…
US treasury secretary signals deal with China on rare earths, soybeans

US treasury secretary signals deal with China on rare earths, soybeans

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expected presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to formally announce the deal at…
Historic Day For ASEAN: KL Peace Accord, Timor-Leste Accession And Trump’s Visit Mark Landmark Summit

Historic Day For ASEAN: KL Peace Accord, Timor-Leste Accession And Trump’s Visit Mark Landmark Summit

By Karina Imran and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- History of all sorts was created here in the…
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Anwar opens landmark Asean Summit in KL as bloc expands and global leaders converge

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the opening ceremony of the 47th Asean…
Russian Deputy PM Overchuk arrives for Asean Summit

Russian Deputy PM Overchuk arrives for Asean Summit

SUBANG: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk arrived in Malaysia today to attend the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) on…
Japan’s New PM Takaichi Welcomed By ASEAN, Stresses Security Cooperation

Japan’s New PM Takaichi Welcomed By ASEAN, Stresses Security Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday stressed the importance of realising a free…
Trump’s High Stakes Asian Diplomacy Can Potentially Yield Lucrative Returns

Trump’s High Stakes Asian Diplomacy Can Potentially Yield Lucrative Returns

By M.Saraswathi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- United States President Donald Trump regards his maiden trip to Asia as…
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In a historic move, Anwar and Trump sign landmark deal to deepen Malaysia–US strategic cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — In a historic move, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and United States President Donald…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Malaysia to attend 47th Asean Summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Malaysia to attend 47th Asean Summit

SEPANG: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Malaysia to attend the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, which are…
BERNAMA - In A Historic Move, Malaysia And US Elevate Bilateral Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

BERNAMA – In A Historic Move, Malaysia And US Elevate Bilateral Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- In a historic move, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
Australian PM Albanese arrives in Malaysia for East Asia Summit

Australian PM Albanese arrives in Malaysia for East Asia Summit

SUBANG: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Malaysia on Sunday (Oct 26) to attend the 20th East Asia Summit…
BERNAMA - ASEAN-China Trade Deal 3.0 To Mark New Phase Of Regional Partnership

BERNAMA – ASEAN-China Trade Deal 3.0 To Mark New Phase Of Regional Partnership

By Nursyabiha Sukri, Muhamad Amir Aiman Azlan & Aisha Hani Nor Azmir KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister…
Trump says increasing tariffs on Canada by 10%

Trump says increasing tariffs on Canada by 10%

US President Donald Trump said he had terminated all trade talks with Canada over what he called the ‘fake’ ad…
Trump arrives in Malaysia, first US president at Asean summit in 8 years

Trump arrives in Malaysia, first US president at Asean summit in 8 years

This is Donald Trump’s first Asean meeting since 2017 and his first trip to Asia in his second term. (AP…
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Trump’s visit puts Asean’s convening power to the test

US President Donald Trump will attend the Asean summit meeting for only the second time, after skipping the event from…
S Korean President To Attend ASEAN Summit In Malaysia, Seeks Stronger Ties

S Korean President To Attend ASEAN Summit In Malaysia, Seeks Stronger Ties

SEOUL, Oct 26 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will depart Sunday for Malaysia to attend the Association…
Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10pct after anti-tariff ad row

Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10pct after anti-tariff ad row

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was hiking tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional…
Cooperation With China To Bolster Malaysia's Development: Expert

Momentum Builds As Leaders Gather For 47th ASEAN Summit In Kuala Lumpur

SEPANG, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- World and regional leaders continue arriving in Kuala Lumpur today, heightening anticipation ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit and…
What to expect at the Asean summit

What to expect at the Asean summit

The 47th Asean Summit of heads of government will take place in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 26-28. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Momentum builds as leaders gather for 47th Asean Summit

Momentum builds as leaders gather for 47th Asean Summit

SEPANG: World and regional leaders continued arriving in Kuala Lumpur today, heightening anticipation ahead of the 47th Asean Summit and…
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Singapore PM heads to KL for Asean and RCEP Summits, regional trade in focus

SINGAPORE, Oct 25 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the three-day 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in…
Asean deliberating on sending election observers to Myanmar, says Malaysian foreign minister

Asean deliberating on sending election observers to Myanmar, says Malaysian foreign minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (AP-Reuters): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will deliberate at the senior officials level on…