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Timor-Leste joins bloc, Malaysia brokers peace between Thailand and Cambodia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The 47th Asean Summit opened with history in the making, as Timor-Leste was formally accepted as the 11th member of the regional bloc and Malaysia hosted the signing of a landmark peace agreement between Thailand
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‘Very different…very good…very artistic’: Trump praises Anwar’s signature, gifts White House pen at trade signing
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — A light-hearted exchange between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and United States President Donald Trump added a personal touch to the formal signing of the US-Malaysia Reciprocal Trade Agreement yesterday. Both leaders appeared to
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Donald Trump departs Malaysia for Japan after one-day Asean visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — United States President Donald Trump departed Malaysia for Japan this morning, marking the end of his one-day visit to the 47th Asean Summit and related meetings. The president’s journey continues with further diplomatic engagements in
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From peace pacts to Trump’s dance, here’s what went down on Day One of the Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Like every regional gathering, the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits highlighted renewed regional cooperation, signalling a shared commitment to strengthening ties amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. The summit also witnessed the signing of
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In a historic move, Anwar and Trump sign landmark deal to deepen Malaysia–US strategic cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — In a historic move, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and United States President Donald Trump signed a deal to elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in recognition of growing strategic and
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Trump heaps praise on Anwar for successfully brokering Thai–Cambodia peace deal, calls him a great historic figure
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — United States President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for successfully brokering the signing of the landmark Cambodia-Thailand peace deal today. He said Anwar’s efforts led to a ceasefire that prevented
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Finland signs Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in KL, marking milestone in Asean relations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Finland has today become the latest country to enter into the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in the South-east Asia (TAC). The country’s entry to the TAC through the signing of the Instrument of Accession
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Singapore PM heads to KL for Asean and RCEP Summits, regional trade in focus
SINGAPORE, Oct 25 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the three-day 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur from Sunday, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Wong, who is also Finance Minister, will be accompanied
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Anwar welcomes South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Putrajaya ahead of key Asean meetings
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here today in conjunction with his visit to Malaysia, during which he will attend the 47th Asean Summit and Related
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Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first female PM as vote set for Oct 21
TOKYO, Oct 17 — Japan’s lower house scheduling committee board has agreed to hold a parliamentary vote to select the next prime minister on October 21, a senior committee member told Reuters today. While the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led
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