Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu met with EU-ASEAN Business Council leadership to explore technological collaboration, sustainable farming practices, and the ongoing Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed Malaysia to sustained negotiations with the United States over a newly implemented 10 per cent tariff, signalling the government's determination to find diplomatic solutions to the trade measure.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed Malaysia will maintain diplomatic discussions with the United States regarding tariffs linked to forced labour compliance, noting the 10% rate imposed is relatively favourable compared to other nations.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio during the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, reinforcing bilateral ties on security, trade and regional stability.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and US President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations in coming weeks, as Washington prepares to impose additional 50% tariffs on select Canadian products from August 19.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has rejected suggestions that the Coupang data breach dispute is hindering broader bilateral discussions with Washington on trade, investment and defence matters.
Malaysia anticipates announcing the results of trade negotiations with Thailand by the end of July, focusing on resolving disputes over shrimp exports and agricultural market access that have stalled for years.