Trade tensions between the U.S. and China appear to have cooled, just days ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump, who arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with both sides saying they were close to a potential agreement. If a trade…
President Trump’s closely-watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for this Thursday in South Korea with increasing expectations after the weekend of advance talks have resulted in an environment that both sides say could be conducive to compromise. “I believe we’ve reached a very substantial framework that will avoid [a tariff hike] and…
Trump expressed confidence in the ability of U.S. and Chinese negotiators to fashion an agreement that stops the cycle of tit-for-tat tariffs and export-control reprisals that have characterized U.S.-China trade relations since April. “I think we’re going to have a good deal with China. I think if we make a deal, it’s going to be…
Hundreds gather to express opposition to US president’s attendance at ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters have held demonstrations opposing United States President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia for the ASEAN summit. Protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur’s Independence Square and the Ampang Park area of the city in…
Thailand and Cambodia sign an enhanced ceasefire agreement following a deadly five-day conflict along their border in July. Published On 26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Thailand and Cambodia have signed an expanded ceasefire agreement in the presence of United States President Donald…
Nearly two dozen world leaders are descending in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for a three-day summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from Sunday to Tuesday, and multiple other meetings on the sidelines. This will be the 47th summit of the ASEAN. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Here’s…
Southeast Asia was one of the biggest winners from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war with China in 2018, luring manufacturers to the region to avoid new tariffs on Chinese goods. It benefitted from investment, tax revenues and technology transfers that came with the expanding “China Plus One” supply chain concept. Recommended Stories list…
US, China officials begin trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to pave way for high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi. United States President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Malaysia for the first leg of a five-day trip that spans Japan and South Korea, his first to a region reeling from his aggressive trade tariffs…
President Donald Trump will look to sign economic agreements and critical minerals deals with trading partners during his trip to Asia, according to senior US officials, as the administration moves to ramp up pressure on China ahead of a crucial meeting with Xi Jinping. Trump will look for deals that will help unlock the region’s…
As the presidents of China and the United States prepare to meet in South Korea next week, observers remain sceptical of breakthroughs but see potential for incremental steps towards mutual de-escalation of US-China tensions. Without confirming a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that Xi Jinping would visit South Korea…