Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks
US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Oct 31) the United States and Canada will not restart trade talks, but…
Americans facing hunger as shutdown enters second month
The US government shutdown barreled towards its second month Friday (Oct 31) – and the pain is spreading fast –…
Malaysia has seen 4 times more foreign capital outflow from stock market this year
While Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government has repeatedly touted Malaysia as a high-value destination for foreign investment, international portfolio capital…
Malaysia’s ban on raw rare earths exports remains despite US deal, trade minister says
Malaysia has some 16.1 million metric tons of rare earth deposits, according to government estimates, but lacks the technology to…
Trump, Xi reach deal to cut tariffs and boost trade
“China hopes the United States will earnestly abide by the obligations of the comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty and its commitment to…
Trump cuts fentanyl tariffs on China to 10% as Beijing delays latest rare earth curbs by a year
Beijing on Thursday paused export controls on rare earths, while Washington cut fentanyl-linked tariffs, following a high-stakes meeting between U.S.…
China, ASEAN ink upgraded free trade pact covering digital, green economies, supply chain connectivity
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday (Oct 28) formally signed an enhanced trade deal, as…
US raises markets’ hopes for China deal as Beijing keeps cautious tone
Top trade negotiators from the U.S. and China agreed to a “framework” for a possible trade deal over the weekend,…
Trump and Xi supercharge South Korea’s APEC
South Korea is gearing up to host this year’s APEC forum in the southeastern city of Gyeongju, as the government…
What the Trump-Xi meeting can and can’t solve
I have a lot of respect for President Xi,” Donald Trump declared in recent days. “He likes me a lot,…