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US-China trade talks in Malaysia ‘very constructive’

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng waves as he as he leaves a hotel during ongoing trade talks between the United States and China, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct 25, 2025.

Leaders from Trump to PM Wong to meet at Asean Summit, amid talk of trade and peace

The event will be the second of two summits hosted by Malaysia as the 2025 Asean chair.

Malaysia in talks for 0% chip tariff, minerals deal with Trump

Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz also signalled a potential critical minerals deal with the US.

UN has ‘stopped working’: Brazil’s Lula

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (pictured) met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 25.

Vietnam confirms 2 new deputy prime ministers, 3 ministers, state media reports

A man cycles in front of the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Francesco Guarascio

Thai PM to travel to Malaysia for ceasefire deal, but won’t attend Apec summit after royal death

Mr Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the special meeting at room 501, Government House after cancelling his scheduled attendance at the Asean Leaders Summit in Malaysia to lead the meeting.

Thailand’s former queen Sirikit dead at 93: Palace

The late Thai Queen Sirikit waves to people during her arrival in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok on Jan 23, 2012. She died on Oct 24, aged 93.

US doesn’t expect China to join Thai-Cambodia ceasefire event, official says

FILE PHOTO: Person from Thai military walks near Thai-Cambodian border at Chong Chub Ta Mok area, where landmines were found deployed, following a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, in Surin Province, Thailand, August 20, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

Proton versus BYD: The fate of Asean’s national cars

The Proton e.MAS 7 (left), Malaysia's best-selling EV in the first three quarters of 2025, and Chinese carmaker BYD's Atto 3, the closest rival to the e.MAS 7.

Letter From Ho Chi Minh City

Born in Vietnam but Chinese at heart, young content creators promote dialects, customs

Ms Tran Ai Nhi (left) and Ms Tieu Nhou are part of a small group of young digital content creators on a mission to preserve their ancestral heritage, with help from social media.

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