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Trump heads for Asia and Xi talks, as Kim speculation swirls

Trump heads for Asia and Xi talks, as Kim speculation swirls

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump leaves on Friday for Asia and high-stakes talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — as…
Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit

Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit

JAPANESE leader Sanae Takaichi's new hardline coalition partner unshackles her security ambitions and gives US President Donald Trump room to…
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng Arrives In Malaysia For 47th ASEAN Summit

China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng Arrives In Malaysia For 47th ASEAN Summit

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir SEPANG, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng touched down in Malaysia late Friday to attend…
Japan's New Prime Minister Plans Accelerated Defence Expansion

Japan’s New Prime Minister Plans Accelerated Defence Expansion

TOKYO, Oct 24 (Bernama-dpa) -- Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants to accelerate her country's military build-up, German…
Malaysia, ASEAN Push To Grow Pipeline Of Investable Projects In Key Sectors

Malaysia, ASEAN Push To Grow Pipeline Of Investable Projects In Key Sectors

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work closely with ASEAN partners to expand the…
Trump, Anwar scheduled to have bilateral meeting during Asean Summit

Trump, Anwar scheduled to have bilateral meeting during Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold an expanded bilateral meeting and signing ceremony with Prime Minister…
Trump authorises full force troop deployment in Portland

Trump’s Asia tour set to spotlight trade challenges

Malaysia has been hit by US tariffs of 19% on its exports and US President Donald Trump is considering imposing…
Trump Scheduled To Have Bilateral Meeting With Anwar During ASEAN Summit

Trump Scheduled To Have Bilateral Meeting With Anwar During ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold an expanded bilateral meeting and…
ASEAN Sec-gen Praises Malaysia’s Leadership During Turbulent Year

ASEAN Sec-gen Praises Malaysia’s Leadership During Turbulent Year

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn has commended Malaysia’s leadership…
BERNAMA - Two Historic Milestones To Highlight 47th ASEAN Summit

BERNAMA – Two Historic Milestones To Highlight 47th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here, is…
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South Korea’s President Lee to make first official visit to South-east Asia for KL Asean summit on Sunday

SEOUL, Oct 24 — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will make a two-day trip to Malaysia to attend a regional…
South Korean President To Visit Kuala Lumpur To Attend ASEAN Summit On Oct 26–27

South Korean President To Visit Kuala Lumpur To Attend ASEAN Summit On Oct 26–27

SEOUL, Oct 24 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a two-day trip to Malaysia to attend…
Trump seeks elusive trade deal with Xi in high-stakes meeting

Trump seeks elusive trade deal with Xi in high-stakes meeting

US President Donald Trump’s negotiating style is expected to be fundamentally different from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON:…
Trump To Meet Chinese President Xi In South Korea At Tail-End Of Asia Tour

Trump To Meet Chinese President Xi In South Korea At Tail-End Of Asia Tour

WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump will sit down with Chinese President Xi Jinping next…
Smashing start for Wei Chong-Kai Wun at World Championships

Malaysian shuttlers shine with superb wins to enter French Open quarter-finals

Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun beat Ben Lane-Sean Vendy in a revenge win as the Englishmen had beaten Malaysian pairs…
Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand

Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand

BANGKOK: More than 600 people fled one of Myanmar's most notorious scam centres and crossed into Thailand, a Thai provincial…
North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'

North Korea’s Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop", state…
Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing-White House

Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing-White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week as part of a trip to…
Takaichi's rise: symbol of progress or continuity of control?

Takaichi's rise: symbol of progress or continuity of control?

SANAE Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative…
US, China Participation Could Pave Way for Successful APEC Summit, Says South Korea's Kim

US, China Participation Could Pave Way for Successful APEC Summit, Says South Korea’s Kim

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 23 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min Seok on Thursday expressed hope for a successful Asia-Pacific…
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Speaker: Ministers to handle PM’s questions in Dewan Rakyat as Anwar chairs Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Minister’s Question Time (MQT) session in the Dewan Rakyat next Tuesday, which is allocated…
Relevant ministers to take over PM's question time during Asean Summit, says Speaker

Relevant ministers to take over PM’s question time during Asean Summit, says Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's Question Time session in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 28) will be answered…
BERNAMA - ASEAN Must Step Up Services Liberalisation, Trade Facilitation To Deepen Regional Integration

BERNAMA – ASEAN Must Step Up Services Liberalisation, Trade Facilitation To Deepen Regional Integration

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), the professional regional policy advisory firm,…
China, US to hold trade talks in Malaysia in coming days

China, US to hold trade talks in Malaysia in coming days

Beijing said vice premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Malaysia from Oct 24 to 27 and hold economic…
APEC Finance Chiefs Adopt 5-Yr Incheon Plan Focusing On AI Transformation

APEC Finance Chiefs Adopt 5-Yr Incheon Plan Focusing On AI Transformation

INCHEON, Oct 23 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies have adopted a new five-year…
US And China To Hold Two-day Trade Talks In Malaysia On Weekend

US And China To Hold Two-day Trade Talks In Malaysia On Weekend

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The United States (US) and China will hold another round of high-level trade talks this weekend…
Malaysia To Host 58th ASEAN Day Celebration In Cyberjaya

BERNAMA – Tariffs, Rare Earths To Dominate Trump’s ASEAN Summit Visit –

By Niam Seet Wei KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be…
Trump says he expects to reach deal with China on trade, soybeans, possibly nuclear arms

Trump says he expects to reach deal with China on trade, soybeans, possibly nuclear arms

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he expected to reach agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they…