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Before Xi meet, Trump says trade deal with India on, repeats ceasefire claim
Ahead of the much-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea Thursday where they are expected to sign a trade deal, Trump, in remarks Wednesday, said he was going to do a “trade deal with...
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Trump says he’s doing trade deal with India as US works on similar pacts globally
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is “doing a trade deal with India” as the US works on similar agreements around the world to balance relationships based on reciprocity. US President Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic...
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Business : Labuan’s Sailion Shipping Handles Discovery Princess During Port Klang Transit
By Jailani Hasan LABUAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan-based Sailion Shipping Sdn Bhd successfully handled the port call of the Discovery Princess cruise ship during its transit at Port Klang today, as part of the company’s growing engagement with...
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Kuala Lumpur Turns Up The Heat To Deepen Regional Integration As Unshakeable Cornerstone To Lift ASEAN Economy
By M. Saraswathi and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The upgraded trade in goods agreement, reciprocal tariff deals with the United States and renewed commitments by dialogue partners such as Australia to pour millions of...
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Launch Of Monash University Kuala Lumpur Campus
Prime Minister Among all the distinguished guests who have joined us here today, can I acknowledge Minister for Higher Education Zambry. Monash University Vice Chancellor, Professor Pickering. Monash University Malaysia President, Professor...
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US Enters Trade Deal With Malaysia and Cambodia
On October 26, 2025, President Trump announced trade deals with Cambodia and Malaysia. Under both deals, the US will maintain a 19% ad valorem rate on goods originating from Cambodia and Malaysia. However, certain products originating from...
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Malaysia says it’s in better position to negotiate any US chip tariff
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The Business Times Singapore
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[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s improved bilateral relationship with the US has strengthened the South-east Asian country’s position in its negotiation on potential semiconductor tariffs, according to a minister. The nation is within a “small group of...
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Trump orders nuclear weapons testing ahead of high-stakes meeting with Xi
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks in six years in South Korea with hopes of securing a trade deal and ending a monthslong trade war. The two leaders met late Wednesday night Eastern...
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In Southeast Asia Trade Agreements, U.S. Is Poised to Set New Labor Standards
Key Points: New labor standards: The United States has announced reciprocal trade agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia featuring the most ambitious and enforceable labor rights provisions since the USMCA. Compliance impact: U.S. companies with...
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Business : BNM Says Consultation, Agreement With US Treasury In Line With Existing Practice
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our...
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U.S. Trade Agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia Break New Ground
Two days ago, on Sunday, October 26, the White House announced that the United States has concluded trade agreements with Cambodia (Agreement Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Cambodia on Reciprocal Trade – The White House)...
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Malaysia ready for monsoon: Agriculture Ministry says food supply sufficient for up to seven months
KOTA BHARU, Oct 29 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) will ensure that the country’s food stockpile is adequate to face the monsoon season which is expected to hit several states including Kelantan and Terengganu. KPKM...
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Malaysia’s enterprise "birth" rate hits 7.5% in 2024
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Human Resources Online
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DOSM's Business Demography Malaysia 2024 shows active enterprises hit a record 734,089, with new business "births" climbing to 55,376. The services sector led both in size and growth. Malaysia recorded a rise in new business activity in 2024,...
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Trump's Malaysia, Cambodia deals link tariff cuts to political loyalty
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Nikkei Asia
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Trump tariffs US pushes Southeast Asian partners to follow Entity List, shipbuilding measures U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a meeting on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct....
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Bank Negara says consultation, agreement with US Treasury in line with existing practice
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and "do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to...
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Business : Malaysia-US Trade Agreement Defends National Interest, Sovereignty --Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Oct (Bernama) – Malaysia remains committed to a whole-of-government approach, consistently ensuring that the country's interests and sovereignty are protected when finalising the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United...
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Notable wins mark successful year for Asean under Malaysia’s lead
An analyst and a former diplomat see many breakthroughs, from economic integration to diplomatic achievements, for Asean under Malaysia’s chairmanship. (EPA Images pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Significant progress in economic integration, diplomacy and...
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Trump, Xi Set to Formalize Trade Truce After Months of Chaos
October 29, 2025 12:33 PM, EDT [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to finalize a détente as they meet Oct. 30 in South Korea, putting the world’s biggest trade fight on hold — at...
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Trump–Xi meeting: China’s top five demands as US–China trade and tech rift deepens
Suspense is building ahead of Thursday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, as both sides look to resolve escalating bilateral tensions. As Mr Trump was on his way to South Korea for the...
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Trump’s Secret Trade Deals with Malaysia and Cambodia Revealed: Imperialist Bullying on Behalf of Big Tech, Other Corporate Interests
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Public Citizen
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October 29, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Donald Trump travels through Asia, he has been attempting to win applause for trade deals inked over the weekend with Malaysia and Cambodia. As these deals were negotiated under a complete shroud of secrecy,...
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