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Russia To Enhance Connectivity With ASEAN Amid Shift In Global Economic Centre -- Overchuk
By Muhamad Amir Aiman Azlan and Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Russia is investing in enhancing its connectivity with ASEAN as the global economic centre continues to shift towards the region, said its Deputy Prime...
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Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On ASEAN Summit Optimism, Regional Cues
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by optimism surrounding the ongoing ASEAN Summit, which bolstered confidence in regional economic cooperation, and in tandem with gains across...
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Lula optimistic there will be a US-Brazil trade deal after meeting with Trump
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reacts during a meeting with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Oct 26. (AP) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct 27, (AP): Brazil's leader Luiz Inácio Lula...
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China fills US void at ASEAN Summit with push for trade multilateralism
Following the departure of US President Donald Trump from Malaysia, Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls on regional leaders to uphold free trade and oppose protectionism, a phrase China has used to call out Trump's tariffs KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia –...
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Canada's Carney 'ready' to resume US trade talks, Trump says won't meet 'for a while'
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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2025. ARIF KARTONO / AFP Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday, October 27, he was ready to talk with US...
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‘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...
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In Malaysia, Trump Presides Over ‘Peace Accord’ Between Cambodia and Thailand
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday signed a “peace declaration” aiming to resolve their long-running border dispute. The signing, which took place on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in...
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General : Canada, ASEAN To Expedite Progress On Free Trade Deal, Target To Conclude Pact Next Year
By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Canada is advancing a new phase of trade, economic and security cooperation with ASEAN nations, including an accelerated effort to conclude a Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement by...
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Trump kicks off Asia trip with dance move at Malaysia airport
Bangkok, Oct 26, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, touched down at Kuala Lumpur airport on Sunday, marking the start of his Asia tour. Trump was greeted by a traditional dance troupe, as he walked the red carpet with Malaysian Prime Minister...
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KNM to be delisted from Bursa Malaysia on Nov 5
KUALA LUMPUR: Practice Note 17 (PN17) company KNM Group Bhd will be delisted from the official list of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Nov 5, following the rejection of its regularisation plan by the stock exchange. In a filing with Bursa...
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General : First Physical RCEP Meeting Since 2020 Highlights Importance Of WTO Reform To Boost Trade
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Fifth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit highlighted the importance of the ambitious reform undertaken by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) reform to ensure the...
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Trump arrives in Malaysia to witness Thailand-Cambodia peace accord
US President arrived in Malaysia/Videograb KAULA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to witness the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, aimed at resolving a long-standing border dispute....
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FBM KLCI up amid US-China trade optimism, regional gains
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI extended its winning streak for a third straight session on Monday, closing higher amid optimism over U.S.-China trade developments and stronger regional market performance. At 5pm, the 30-stock index rose 5.11points, or...
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Canada, ASEAN To Expedite Progress On Free Trade Deal, Target To Conclude Pact Next Year
By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Canada is advancing a new phase of trade, economic and security cooperation with ASEAN nations, including an accelerated effort to conclude a Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement by...
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Soybean futures jump nearly 2% as U.S. signals renewed Chinese demand, progress on trade talks
Soybean futures surged 1.99% to $1,081.50 per bushel for the January 2026 contract, following optimistic remarks from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about China’s plans to resume large-scale purchases of American soybeans. Speaking on CBS’s...
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US-China talks tee up a trade deal for Trump and Xi
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President Trump said on Monday that the US and China are set to "come away with" a trade and tariff deal ahead of his meeting with China's Xi Jinping. "I've got a lot of respect for President Xi and I think we're going to come away with a deal,"...
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Hong Kong Tourism Board gives business events a gastronomic revamp
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is launching new products designed to drive high-yield business tourism to the SAR as well as mixing up a new mega events appeal with MICE visitors invited to top-class food and wine experiences. The annual flagship...
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South Korea, Malaysia agree upon free trade agreement
SEOUL, October 27. /TASS/. South Kore and Malaysia completed talks on the free trade agreement, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea said. The two parties signed a joint statement "confirming the final completion of...
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Carney says Canada, U.S. were close to a deal when Trump ended trade talks
By: Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Posted: 6:34 AM CDT Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the United States were close to a deal when President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks on Thursday....
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Trump Tours Asia, Building Business Deals at Every Stop
In classic Trump fashion, the president continues to turn politics into profit. President Donald Trump left for Asia on Friday, October 24, to begin a week-long tour of the region to marshal economic allies and shore up America’s interests against...
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