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Jaishankar, Rubio Meet In Kuala Lumpur To Discuss 'Bilateral Ties' Amid Ongoing Trade Negotiations
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations, regional...
‘America First’ meets ‘ASEAN Way’ in Kuala Lumpur
The 2025 ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Kuala Lumpur beginning today are set to be consequential multilateral gatherings — defining not only ASEAN’s internal cohesion but also the shape of U.S.–China relations in the Indo-Pacific. President Donald...
US Asean trade breakthrough in Kuala Lumpur heralds a strong US China relationship at Apec— Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah
OCTOBER 27 — In what is rapidly emerging as a defining moment for the Indo-Pacific economic order, the bilateral breakthrough between Malaysia and the United States is not only a trade deal — it is a strategic template. As Malaysia and the US set...
EAM Jaishankar, US Secy of State Rubio Hold Talks in Kuala Lumpur
EAM Jaishankar, US Secy of State Rubio Hold Talks in Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio amid efforts by the two sides to reset bilateral ties that have...
Lula confident of US-Brazil trade deal following Kuala Lumpur talks
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed optimism Monday that his country and the United States will soon reach a trade agreement, saying U.S. President Donald Trump had practically “guaranteed” a deal during their meeting on Sunday....
Australian Prime Minister Press conference – Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister : Good morning. Well, it’s been a big 24 hours. A day ago, some of you were with me at Uluru in Central Australia. And now here we are in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, including of course, the East Asia Summit that will be...
Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship, G20 observer status, and Brazil-Malaysia breakthrough
KUALA LUMPUR: When Malaysia assumed the Group Chairmanship of Asean in 2025, few anticipated that its quiet diplomacy would eventually bridge Southeast Asia and Latin America. Yet the Kuala Lumpur meetings of October 2025 confirmed precisely that...
Business : ASEAN Business Entity Has Potential To Create More Regional Multinational Companies - Liew
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The introduction of ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status has the potential to create more ASEAN multinational companies (MNCs) that can enhance market opportunities in the region, said Deputy Minister of Investment,...
Malaysia, South Korea Reaffirm Commitment To Strengthen Ties On 65th Anniversary Of Diplomatic Relations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations in conjunction with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, building on the strategic partnership formalised...
Jaishankar, Rubio hold key talks in Kuala Lumpur on “bilateral ties” amid ongoing trade negotiations
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations, regional...
Malaysian Infrastructure Draws Global Praise After Trump’s Motorcade Video Goes Viral
By M. Saraswathi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- United States President Donald Trump has already departed Malaysia for his next destination, but a video of his motorcade travelling along the Maju Expressway (MEX) has captured global attention...
Malaysia And US Sign New Reciprocal Trade For Semiconductors At ASEAN Summit 2025
US President Trump and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signed a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. The agreement was signed on the sidelines, during the 47th ASEAN Summit. As per the new deal, the US will maintain the tariff rate on...
It’s Dr Cyril Ramaphosa to you: President bags this Honorary Doctorate
Ramaphosa said while the doctorate is conferred in the name of an individual, the honour recognises the 'achievements of an entire nation.' The Universiti Malaya has conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations on President Cyril...
Trump's energetic dance with Malaysian performers in Kuala Lumpur goes viral, ‘It’s impossible NOT to love this’
President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia's capital with great fanfare following a 23-hour journey from Washington. In a now viral video, the 79-year-old Trump is seen dancing to the rhythm of drums on the airport tarmac after stepping down from...
STI, KLCI tick up amid positivity on US-China, Malaysia trade and Asean engagement
Across the two days, US and China officials had come together to reach an interim consensus on issues [SINGAPORE] Asian markets opened higher on Monday (Oct 27) morning after trade talks at the 47th Asean summit over the weekend, where several...
Malaysia to deepen ties with major economies, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Malaysia, as a trading nation, will continue exploring new markets and strengthening relations with major economies to sustain growth and investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday. He said Malaysia...
Asean turns focus to trade and stability as RCEP, East Asia summits take centre stage in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Asean leaders and dialogue partners will focus on strengthening regional economic integration and strategic cooperation during the Fifth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit and the 20th East Asia Summit...
“Should Be Able to Make Some Pretty Good Deals”: Trump after Meeting Brazil’s Lula at ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur
US President Donald Trump met Brazilian President Lula da Silva at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, expressing optimism about resolving tariffs and making “pretty good deals” to strengthen US-Brazil trade relations. Kuala Lumpur: United States...
Jaishankar meets ASEAN leaders; discusses ties with Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits, in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. | Photo Credit: @DrSJaishankar X/ANI Photo External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on...
Modi calls for early review of India–ASEAN trade pact, declares 2026 ‘Year of Maritime Cooperation’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually attends the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit 2025, in New Delhi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: DPR PMO/ANI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for an early review of the India-ASEAN free trade pact and...