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The US and South Korea had a "very successful" meeting, says US Treasury Secretary.

Anecdotally, companies are reporting that they are able to bring in some items without tariffs, says Michael Hart, the chamber's president.

Guo Jiakun says he was not familiar with the specifics of whether China was planning tariff exemptions on some US imports.

The move signals the US and China may ease their trade war, calming fears over tariff impacts on the global economy.

The AzerbaijanChina axis shows how smaller powers can assert agency and thrive in todays multi-aligned global order.

Trump also notes that he will do this interview out of curiosity to see if The Atlantic is capable of writing a fair story about him.

'We've been meeting with China' Trump says vaguely but gave no names or details.

Indonesia is prioritising its national interests in its ongoing negotiations over US tariffs, its senior economic minister says.

China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.

China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.

Malaysia open to talks with US on trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, tech security, and possible bilateral trade deal.

Here are some highlights of recent US-Canada relations.

Trump's 25 pct steel tariffs mark his push to revive US manufacturing by taxing imports and boosting local industry.

This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.

Trump invites top buyers of meme coin to dinner at Trump National Golf Club.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, held a positive meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday

Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says BNM is not rushing to adjust the forecast, as the situation is still developing.

Planemaker redoubles efforts to save cash and pay off debt by selling off part of its services business.

China's national space agency said it would let scientists from the U.S. and allied countries analyse rocks it retrieved from the moon.

There have not been economic and trade negotiations between the two countries, says China's ministry spokesperson.

Boeing may redirect jets to other customers due to Chinese tariff refusals.

Malaysias task is not to just pick heroes in a morality play but to pick terms, says Dr Rais Hussin.

The supply chain has emerged stronger from the first phase of the US-China trade war, says RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

China stocks drift and Hong Kong shares fall as Washington signals a willingness to lower tariffs against China.

Here are some of the key issues that may be discussed during the South Korea-US trade talks.

Malaysia mulls initiatives to help cut US trade deficit, says senior official, amid ongoing talks with American counterparts in Washington.

Scott Bessent says the tariffs - 145% on Chinese products and 125% on US products, would have to come down before trade talks can proceed.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad warns Trumps tariff's will backfire, predicts US will pause policy in 3 months as costs, unrest, and shortages rise.

The United States has to look at not just trade but also technology, which substitutes certain manufacturing jobs, says Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

US tariff moves and global countermeasures have spiked market volatility, hurt growth outlooks, and raised economic risks.

In Malaysia, a surprisingly small portion of agricultural land is dedicated to food production. Approximately 1.2 million hectares only are used for food crops, while the majority is used for oil palm (71.4%) and rubber (11.9%)

In such a scenario, it’s essential to pivot Malaysia’s food sovereignty via AgriTech.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Dr Jay Desan, Co-Founder, BoomGrow and Chef Norazizi bin Taslim, Executive Chef, discussing BoomGrow - a homegrown AgriTech startup at the forefront of this transformation, via 5G-enabled, AI-powered vertical farms across Malaysia.

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Good urban design requires more than aesthetics—it involves policy enforcement, accessibility regulations, and addressing community needs—who gets to use public spaces, and who controls them? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Camelia May Li Kusumo, Head of School of Architecture, Building & Design at Taylor's University, and co-author of ‘Kaki Lima Stories: Life in the Five-Foot Ways of Downtown Kuala Lumpur’.

Singapore faces a general election amid global shifts and growing uncertainty. But what is at stake at this critical juncture? Join Dr Oh Ei Sun to discuss the challenges ahead of the Singapore GE25.

In response to the U.S. "Liberation Day" tariffs, China has escalated measures, imposing retaliatory tariffs as high as 145% on U.S. goods. This escalation has significantly disrupted bilateral trade, with Chinese exporters facing substantial losses and uncertainty.

A complete The Asia Dow Index USD index overview by MarketWatch. View stock market news, stock market data and trading information.

Index provider Dow Jones Indexes has launched the Asia Dow to measure Asian equity markets through the tracking of 30 leading blue-chip.

As part of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia, Astro Awani hosted an insight-sharing session with CGTN, featuring Farhana Sheikh in conversation with CGTN anchor Li Qiuyuan.

China President Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day state visit, landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at approximately 6:48 PM.

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- Chinese president Xi arrives in Malaysia
- Pak Lah laid to rest at Makam Pahlawan

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In the latest escalation of the trade war between US and China, Beijing has raised import taxes on on American goods from 84 percent to 125 percent, effective Saturday.

The full report on the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion is expected by mid-next month after several constraints caused by unpredictable weather and unstable ground conditions, says Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.