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Trump’s pivot from Asia | FMT
US president Donald Trump spent much of the last week of October in Asia. He managed to bring about ceasefires…
Trump’s visit spurs hopes for least-loved emerging market bloc
The Asean summit rekindled interest in Southeast Asia as supply chains shift from China and political stabilisation attracts investors. (EPA…
Trump Departs Malaysia After Attending ASEAN Summit, KL Peace Accord Signing
By ZARUL EFFENDI RAZALI SEPANG, Oct 27 (Bernama) — United States President Donald Trump departed from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)…
Safeguarding the nation’s plate: Emerging legal and technological frontiers in Malaysian food safety
Food safety has become a growing concern in Malaysia, with an increasing number of food poisoning and foodborne illness cases…
Timor-Leste’s entry, KL Peace Accord mark two historic achievements for Malaysia as Asean chair, says PMO
KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste’s admission as Asean's 11th member state and the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Agreement between Cambodia…
Trump departs Malaysia after sealing trade deal, brokering regional peace
KUALA LUMPUR: United States President Donald Trump has left for Japan after a one-day stopover in KL.Home Minister Datuk Seri…
Stocks soar on trade deal optimism, dollar drifts ahead of Fed meeting
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks surged and the dollar meandered on Monday as signs of easing trade tensions between China and the…
Dollar hits two-week high against yen as trade talks, Fed meeting loom
ReutersTOKYO: The US dollar rose to a more than two-week high against the yen on Monday at the start of…
Lee Meets Korean Community In Malaysia Ahead Of ASEAN Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 26 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday met with members of the Korean community in…
RCEP as well as East Asia Summit highlights of Asean 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit and the East Asia Summit which will see the attendance of…
S. Korean President To Unveil New Partnership Initiative, Peace Vision At ASEAN Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who has arrived in Kuala Lumpur, is set…
US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider
KUALA LUMPUR: Top Chinese and US economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for US…
Malaysia among key stops as Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country Asia tour
WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit four Asian countries in the coming days, the Pentagon announced Sunday, his…
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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 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
By Karina Imran and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- History of all sorts was created here in the…
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
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
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
By M.Saraswathi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- United States President Donald Trump regards his maiden trip to Asia as…
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
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
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- In a historic move, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…