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'Don't see eye to eye, but...': Xi says US-China trade deal on track
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Both leaders said they were committed to maintaining stable relations...
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High-stake Trump-Xi meeting today: Spotlight on trade, tariff and Taiwan
As US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold face-to-face talks for the first time since 2019, here are some of the key issues both sides will be hoping to resolve. US President Donald Trump and his Chinese...
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Trump’s Tariffs Have Canada Eyeing Asia Trade Ties
By Thomas Seal (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump’s latest tariff salvo against Canada landed just as Mark Carney was setting out on a mission to insulate his country from the fallout of the trade war. As the US leader declared an additional 10%...
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New Zealand and ASEAN strengthen ties at Kuala Lumpur summit
Leaders from New Zealand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a commemorative summit, marking 50 years of dialogue partnership with a focus on enhancing economic cooperation and navigating regional...
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Business : PM Anwar To Highlight Importance Of Inclusivity, Digital Economy And AI At APEC
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will emphasise the importance of inclusivity in strengthening supply chains, as well as digital and sustainable economic development, during the APEC Economic Leaders’...
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Global thought leaders to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025
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Daily FT
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A powerhouse roster of international and regional experts will headline the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, setting the stage for a world-class dialogue on reform, resilience, and investment-led growth. Organised by The Ceylon...
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Trump, Xi meeting ends after around 90 minutes of trade talks
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Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up their highly-anticipated summit after around an hour and a half on Thursday, concluding talks they hoped would quell an expansive trade fight that has shaken global markets. Xi and Trump could...
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In South Korea, Trump secures a trade deal and a glittering crown
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The Guam Daily Post
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GYEONGJU, South Korea - South Korea presented President Donald Trump with a replica of an enormous ancient crown Wednesday as he made his final stop on a tour through Asia, where leaders have sought to ease trade and defense tensions by appealing...
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'We have a deal': Trump secures fentanyl crackdown, farm purchases from China
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Fox News
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President Trump says he’s cutting tariffs on Chinese imports by 10% after meeting with Xi Jinping in Busan, citing progress on trade, fentanyl, and rare-earth exports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Thursday...
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Trump, Xi set to meet in South Korea amid trade tension
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Dunya News
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BUSAN (Agencies) - US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday (Oct 30) on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea. It will be their first in-person encounter since 2019, as Trump seeks a trade...
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Business Brief (Oct. 29): China Overtakes U.S. as Germany’s Top Trader
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Hot Topics China reclaims top German trade partner spot China has reclaimed its position as Germany’s top trading partner, surpassing the U.S. and highlighting the European economic giant’s deepening reliance on Chinese supply chains for critical...
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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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Trump signals easing of China trade war after ‘amazing’ meeting with Xi
Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base in South Korea on Thursday.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said he had an “amazing”...
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Trump cuts China tariff after Xi signals tougher fentanyl enforcement, rare-earth pause
'Fox News @ Night' panelists Lisa Daftari, Alexandra Macedo and Nathan Sales share their expectations for the Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday met face-to-face...
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Trump praises Malaysia and Anwar again at APEC Summit
SHAH ALAM: United States President Donald Trump once again showed he has not "moved on" as he praised Malaysia and its Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He touched on regional peace whilst talking about the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord (KL...
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SOCSO: Malaysians Working In Singapore, Self-employed In M’sia Eligible For Social Protection Scheme
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysians working in Singapore but running self-employed ventures, such as e-hailing or food delivery services, in Malaysia can still contribute to the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO). Johor SOCSO...
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UAE's CEPA programme accelerates trade with APEC member states
TAARIQ HALIM (ABU DHABI) The UAE’s participation as Guest of Honour at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum — hosted in Gyeongju, South Korea, this week — will seek to strengthen cooperation and boost trade with the bloc’s 21 member...
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Help Sabah's Malaysia My Second Home, urges Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association
Help Sabah's Malaysia My Second Home, urges Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2025 Published on: Thu, Oct 30, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Dr Joachim (third left)...
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Inside the Success of Shopee’s 5 Million Ringgit Club Affiliates
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 October 2025 – Across Malaysia, content creators are turning their creativity into meaningful careers through Shopee’s Affiliate Program. To celebrate their success, Shopee Malaysia shines a...
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Business : Singapore, Thailand Exported Electricity To Malaysia During Supply Disruption -- Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Thailand exported 500 megawatts (MW) and 300 MW of electricity, respectively, to Malaysia during the power outage incident on Oct 15, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the...
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