PH eyes agreement with Malaysia to connect to ASEAN Power Grid

SINGAPORE—The Philippines plans to sign a bilateral interconnection agreement with Malaysia to explore connecting to the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a regional initiative aimed at boosting energy security and renewable energy expansion across...

South Dakota Soybean Association president expresses cautious optimism on potential US-China trade deal

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -News came out over the weekend that China could begin purchasing U.S. soybeans once again as part of a broader trade agreement. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who met with China’s top trade negotiator in Malaysia,...

Trump, Takaichi ink trade and rare earth pacts to usher in "new golden age" of ties

Tokyo: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday signed two major agreements after their bilateral meeting, one centred on trade and the other on critical minerals. The first deal, described as brief, called...

Soybeans hit four-month highs on US-China trade deal hopes

Chicago soybeans rose on Monday on hopes the United States could re-start its soybean exports to China after U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped to reach a trade deal with China during his visit to Asia this week. Chicago Board of Trade’s...

Latest U.S.-China trade truce leaves fundamental issues unresolved

Chinese and U.S. trade negotiators have lined up an array of diplomatic wins for Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to unveil at a summit this week. Those easy hits are pleasing investors, but leave deeper core conflicts unresolved. President Trump told...

Trump guarantees US-Brazil trade deal 'faster than anyone can think': Brazilian President Lula

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that US President Donald Trump has "guaranteed" that the two countries would reach a deal on trade during a recent meeting between the two leaders. Lula said at a briefing on the...

Trump's visit to Japan and Malaysia in photos

China pitches itself as alternate to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact

Nation & World News Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States China's Premier Li Qiang, left, shakes hands with Malaysia's...

US trade deal strips Malaysia of economic control, says Azmin

PN secretary-general Azmin Ali said the trade agreement Malaysia signed with the US yesterday destroys the neutrality that has long been Malaysia’s strength. PETALING JAYA: The trade agreement Malaysia signed with the US yesterday will undermine...

Jaishankar Flags Global Strain On Energy Trade, Supply Chains At East Asia Summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India’s growing unease over tightening energy trade, limited market access, and fragile supply chains during the East Asia Summit in Malaysia. Speaking amid trade tensions triggered by U.S....

Decades-long process of an ever-closer economic ties with US is now over: Canadian PM

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks on October 2, 2025 in Ottawa. Photo：VCG Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday many of Canada's former strengths based on close ties to the US have become vulnerabilities, setting a goal...

General : Malaysia Urges Strengthening Of Regional Integrity To Combat Corruption - Azalina

SUBANG JAYA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states should strengthen regional integrity through shared accountability and closer public-private cooperation in the fight against corruption, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law...

US trade deal brings certainty and strain

PETALING JAYA: Economists say the newly formalised trade agreement with the United States brings much-needed clarity and certainty for exporters and investors, even as it opens the door to greater competition for local producers. They noted that...

My Labuan Itinerary: A Guide to this Malaysian Gem Even Locals Don’t Know About

Malaysians love travelling around the world. But let’s be honest: how many places in our own country have we actually been to? I have a personal goal of setting foot in every state and federal territory in Malaysia. Therefore, for my first-ever...

Carney accuses Trump of being too 'emotional' after president canceled trade negotiations over Reagan ad

Mark Carney has delivered a sharp insult to Donald Trump after trade negotiations were canceled over an ad featuring former president Ronald Reagan slamming tariffs. Trump hit Canada with an additional 10 percent tariff and terminated crucial...

Trump Visit, Trade Deal To Boost Malaysia’s GDP Growth -- Analyst

Trump’s newest trade deals give US an edge over South-east Asia

[JAKARTA/SINGAPORE] US President Donald Trump came to South-east Asia wielding trade deals his office hailed as “historic”. The finer details, though, suggest a set of agreements that are uneven and with plenty of unknowns. In a whirl of activity...

FBM KLCI remains firm as trade sentiment improves

KUALA LUMPURS: Traders remained optimistic on Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday after what was deemed a productive meeting between US President Donald Trump and regional leaders over the weekend. The FBM KLCI, which had rallied for three consecutive...

General : Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship Culminates On Final Day Of 47th Summit - PMO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship reaches its peak today, marking the close of the 47th ASEAN Summit after three days of extensive discussions and constructive dialogue that have elevated regional diplomacy to new...

Brazilian President Bids Farewell After First Official Visit To Malaysia For 47th ASEAN Summit As Chair's Guest

SEPANG, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left for home today after a three-day official visit to Malaysia as the Chair of ASEAN’s guest in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur....