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Beyond dance with Trump, shocking details emerge on deal Anwar signed
27-Oct-2025     Malaysia Now
Questions are now being raised over the contents of a trade agreement which includes clauses requiring Malaysia to consult Washington before engaging in trade with a third country.
US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider
27-Oct-2025     Reuters
US Treasury Secretary said talks had eliminated the threat of Trump's 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1. Bessent also said he expects China to delay implementation of its rare earth minerals and magnets licensing regime.
Cambodia to eliminate all tariffs on US Industrial and Agricultural Goods under new trade deal
27-Oct-2025     Khmer Times
The United States and Cambodia have agreed to a trade deal that will provide US exporters with unprecedented access to Cambodia’s market.
Malaysia, US unveil sweeping trade pact covering rare earths, energy and US$150b in deals, according to joint statement
27-Oct-2025     Malay Mail
Malaysia has committed to the expedient development of its critical minerals and rare earths sectors in partnership with United States companies, including granting extended operating licences to create certainty for businesses to increase production capacity.
US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed
27-Oct-2025     Reuters
The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20% tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House said.
US reveals trade deal with Thailand: purchases of aircraft, agriculture and energy worth over US$20 billion
27-Oct-2025     The Nation
A framework has been launched for the implementation of a reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Thailand, marking a major trade package in which Thailand will purchase US agricultural and energy products, and aircraft, valued at more than US$20 billion.
RI, Brazil agree to start RI-Mercosur CEPA negotiations soon: Prabowo
27-Oct-2025     ANTARA News
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia and Brazil agreed to immediately start the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Indonesia and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
Indonesia eyes trade deal with BRICS member S. Africa as deficit Persists
27-Oct-2025     Jakarta Globe
President Prabowo Subianto proposed exploring a bilateral trade agreement with South Africa during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit, aiming to address Indonesia’s persistent trade deficit and navigate global economic uncertainties.
Sri Lankan PM calls for upgrade of 1998 India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement
27-Oct-2025     Outlook India
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has called for an upgrade to the 1998 India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, highlighting the need to deepen bilateral ties amidst Sri Lanka’s recovery.
S. Korea to 'swiftly' commence talks with ASEAN to improve existing FTA: ministry
27-Oct-2025     Yonhap News Agency
South Korea will "swiftly" commence talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss upgrading the free trade agreement (FTA) the two sides signed nearly 20 years ago, as part of efforts to expand their bilateral trade.