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Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization
(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...

Chinese Foreign Minister, Marco Hold First Meeting in Malaysia
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held their first-ever in-person meeting on Friday during a regional summit of Southeast Asian leaders in Malaysia, according to state-run media. The two top diplomats,...

World AI Show Wraps Up Landmark Indonesia Edition, Announces 46th Global Edition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
World AI Show Indonesia concludes with high-level dialogues on AI innovation as Trescon names Kuala Lumpur the next stop for its global AI series. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The highly anticipated Indonesia edition...

Washington declares Lavrov, Rubio to meet in Malaysia
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to meet on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN Regional Forum, according to an announcement from the U.S. State Department. This will mark...

AMMA Statement on U.S.-Malaysia PPE Trade Discussions
America’s Domestic Manufacturers Stand Ready to Meet the Need WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), the unified voice for U.S. makers of critical medical...

Russian FM, US Secretary to meet on sidelines of ASEAN forum in Malaysia
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to meet Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Malaysia, the U.S. State Department has confirmed. The meeting, listed on the...

Malaysia Vows Deeper BRICS Ties
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Malaysia reaffirmed its dedication to deepening economic, trade, and investment partnerships with BRICS nations, emphasizing the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver for inclusive growth. This declaration...

Washington announces Lavrov, Rubio to meet in Malaysia
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to meet on Thursday during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to the US State Department. Although Lavrov and Rubio have...

Marco Rubio Visits Malaysia for ASEAN Summit
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, on Thursday to participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, according to reports from local media. This visit represents Rubio’s inaugural trip to...

Malaysia Reaffirms Support for BRICS
(MENAFN) Malaysia on Tuesday reiterated its dedication to deepening ties in areas such as economics, commerce, and investment with BRICS nations, highlighting the significant opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI). The country...

Malaysian Market Poised for Growth: Why Greek and Latvian Products Are the Perfect Fit
With rising demand for premium, traceable foods, Malaysia offers big potential for Greek and Latvian products known for quality, tradition, and authenticity. MALAYSIA, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global demand for high-quality,...

Southeast Asian Leaders Convene with China’s Foreign Minister
(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place...

Malaysia affirms cooperation with BRICS group despite US tariff threat
(MENAFN) Malaysia on Tuesday reiterated its strong dedication to enhancing economic, trade, and investment ties with the BRICS group of nations, highlighting the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver for...

Brazilian President Announces Resumption of Mercosur-Indonesia Trade Talks
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that Brazil will leverage its current leadership of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) to restart negotiations on a free trade deal with Indonesia. The announcement came...

President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...

International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid
TORONTO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPC’s NCIB, announced on December 3, 2024, is being implemented in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour...

Philippines Boosts Global Legal Aid for OFWs with New Policies and Expanded Programs
The Philippine government has significantly enhanced its legal assistance programs for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) over the past years, unveiling policies. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Philippine government...

Bolivian president urges to stop using US dollar
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce has called on countries worldwide to abandon the US dollar in favor of using national currencies for international trade. Speaking to RT during the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Arce emphasized the need...

Japan PM expresses disapproval of US latest tariff move
(MENAFN) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday expressed strong disapproval of the United States’ latest tariff move, describing President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% levy on Japanese goods as "truly regrettable." He pledged...

UnBound Launches Accessible, Inclusive Gamified Education Platform, empowering 300,000 youths Across Malaysia and ASEAN
Transforming education through AR gamification, UnBound empowers 300K+ students with free, inclusive, nation-building learning across ASEAN. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UnBound, a Malaysian education technology...