US-Malaysia tariff deal set for Aug 1 after Trump-Anwar phone call
Malaysia may recognise US halal certification and supply rare earth elements (worth RM1 trillion) to the US, as Washington seeks to reduce reliance on China.
Geopolitics
ASEAN leadership redefined: Malaysia PM Anwar’s quiet diplomacy halts deadly Thailand-Cambodia clash
PM Anwar's role as mediator has earned widespread praise, not only for de-escalating a dangerous flashpoint but also for revitalising ASEAN's credibility in managing…
Did Indonesia just sell its privacy to the US?
Has Indonesia, by agreeing to allow personal data transfers to the US under the new trade framework, effectively compromised its citizens’ privacy and undermined its own data…
Behind South Korea’s tariff deal: ‘Chaebol’ diplomacy at work
The active engagement of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun, and Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan with key figures…
Mangoes sweeten trade ties between China, Bangladesh
Bangladeshi mangoes are known for their fine texture, high sugar content, and tropical fragrance.
Vietnam committed to contributing to two-state solution implementation
At the UN conference held between July 28 and 30 in New York, Ambassador Do Hung Viet reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering support for the two-state solution and full Palestinian…
Asian shares fall as US unleashes fresh tariffs, jobs data up next
Late on Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 41 percent on US imports from dozens of countries and foreign…
Thailand seeks neutral ground for border talks with Cambodia
The country's Defence Ministry proposes Malaysia as the venue for upcoming General Border Committee meeting, citing international practice and lack of trust.
China manufacturing sinks again in July as US trade talks stall
The country has struggled to maintain a strong economic recovery since the pandemic, as it fights a debt crisis in the crucial property sector, chronically low consumption and…
Seoul, Washington strike $450 billion deal to cap US tariffs at 15%
The agreement features a $350b investment package, $100b energy imports, and a most-favored-nation status in key sectors.