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Trump’s Visit Underscores US-ASEAN Ties — Mcfeeters
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's visit to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit has been viewed as a strong signal of renewed US engagement with the regional bloc, underscoring Washington’s commitment to...
‘Reached consensus’: China’s top trade negotiator after ‘candid discussions’ with US on fentanyl, export issues
In what could be a positive step in re-building US-China trade ties, the top negotiator of China has said the two sides had “candid discussions” on various issues, and they had reached a preliminary “consensus”. The officials, who are there in...
Asean Summit: Timor-Leste’s entry completes Asean family, says Anwar
Trump attends summit in KL in his first visit to the region since he began his second term [KUALA LUMPUR] Timor-Leste officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member on Sunday (Oct 26), as leaders gathered...
Odisha CM to visit Mumbai Sunday to attend India Maritime Week-2025
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to travel to Mumbai Sunday to attend the prestigious India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 Monday. The IMW event will be inaugurated Monday and will continue till October 31. Majhi will...
Asean Summit: Cambodia, Thailand sign expanded ceasefire alongside truce-broker Trump
Joint declaration includes Asean observers, military de-escalation and heavy weapons pullback [KUALA LUMPUR] The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday (Oct 26) in the presence of US President Donald Trump,...
Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship Opens Opportunities To Promote Local Products – Ewon
TELUPID (Sabah), Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year opens greater opportunities for local entrepreneurs to penetrate the regional market, while highlighting the uniqueness of local products including handicrafts from...
7 Of India’s Top 10 Firms Add Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore In Market Cap This Week; Reliance, TCS Lead The Gains
The combined market valuation of seven out of India’s top 10 most valuable companies surged by Rs 1,55,710.74 crore in the holiday-shortened week, reflecting strong domestic market momentum. Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)...
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels as India-EU trade talks enter crucial phase
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels as India-EU trade talks enter crucial phase New Delhi: As the ongoing India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations enter a crucial stage, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit Brussels,...
Trump says he may raise Jimmy Lai’s case with Chinese president during meeting
US President Donald Trump said Friday he may ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai when they meet next week. Responding to questions about a request from lawmakers for the president to...
Trump confident of deal after "successful" US-China talks in Malaysia
By Xinghui Kok KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with President Xi Jinping, whom he is expected to meet next week, after top economic officials from both countries concluded two days of...
ASEAN-US To Adopt Joint Vision Statement To Strengthen Partnership - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the United States would adopt the ASEAN-US Joint Vision Statement to promote a stronger, safer and more prosperous future for both regions. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as ASEAN Chair this...
China Airlines says 1st Boeing 787s to enter service in June 2026
Taipei, Oct. 26 (CNA) Taiwan-based China Airlines said it expects to receive its first Boeing 787 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026 and begin its operation June 2026 to Bangkok or Tokyo. At a recent press event in Thailand, China Airlines...
(Hello Africa) Chinese technology takes center stage at Ghana’s transport, logistics fair-Xinhua
Exhibitors display Chinese electric vehicles at the Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair in Accra, Ghana, on Oct. 23, 2025. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua) The maiden Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair concluded in Accra, the capital, on Friday, with Chinese...
General : Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship Opens Opportunities To Promote Local Products – EwonÂ
TELUPID (Sabah), Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year opens greater opportunities for local entrepreneurs to penetrate the regional market, while highlighting the uniqueness of local products including handicrafts from...
October Sees Renewed FII Interest In India; Primary Market Remains Key Profit Driver; Details Inside
Foreign investors have shown renewed interest in Indian markets this month, with the primary market continuing to offer a reliable avenue for profit, analysts noted on Sunday. The declining trend in foreign institutional investor (FII) selling,...
Why free trade pact with Asean nations hasn’t worked for India so far
The Asean summit includes a wide array of high-level meetings, with Asean Plus One summits that will include key dialogue with partners like the US, China, and India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the summit virtually, while external...
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels as India–EU trade talks reach decisive stage
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to accelerate India–EU FTA talks and provide political direction for a comprehensive and balanced trade...
Timor-Leste Honorary Consul in Bangladesh lauds Asean membership
Timor-Leste, Asia’s youngest nation, has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member, marking a historic step toward deeper regional cooperation and economic integration. The formal accession was...
'Completely blown away': Airbus chairman praises India's engineering excellence
Airbus Chairman Rene Obermann has said he is "very bullish on India," calling the country's engineering talent, ambition, and quality among the best in the world. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Obermann described India as a strategic,...
India’s army to boost deterrence along borders with new commando and drone units
India has taken a big step in enhancing its military’s deterrence capabilities along its borders with Pakistan and China through the creation of new commando and drone units. The army will also be equipped with carbines designed for close-quarter...