KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Malaysia opened the quadrant event by defeating China in Group B of the 2025 Asian Cup Sepak Takraw Championship today.

BEIJING, May 9 — Since United States (US) President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on China last month, Beijing has responded in kind.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Malaysia and Qatar held a discussion on bilateral ties, the upcoming second Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit (GCC) and Asean-GCC-China Economic Summit.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar on Friday as news about a possible trade deal between the US and China by the end of the week spurred interest in the greenback.

MOSCOW, May 9 — Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Friday with a parade attended by China's Xi Jinping amid tight security to guard against Ukrainian attacks after three years of devastating war.

BEIJING, May 8 — China has expressed its support for Malaysia, the current Asean chair, in hosting the upcoming Asean-China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, affirming the shared commitment among regional nations towards open cooperation and mutual benefits.

WASHINGTON, May 8 — United States (US) President Donald Trump's administration has imposed sanctions on a third Chinese independent - or "teapot" - oil refinery, and port terminal operators in China for purchases of Iranian oil.

BEIJING, May 8 — Asian stocks rose broadly on Thursday despite United States (US) stocks falling for a second straight session overnight, reported dpa-AFX.

NEW YORK, May 7 — Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after bouncing back from a sharp sell-off earlier in the week as investors turned their focus to United States (US)-China trade talks this weekend.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed satisfaction and happiness on his state visit to Malaysia last month.

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 7 — United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet China's economic tsar He Lifeng in Switzerland this weekend for talks that could be the first step toward resolving a trade war disrupting the global economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysian citizens will soon be able to enjoy visa-free entry to China for a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, once both countries complete the necessary domestic procedures under the Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement.

LONDON, May 6 — Growing numbers of retailers and consumer brands are shifting their focus to Europe and other markets from the United States, as they expect United States (US) tariffs to spark price hikes that will drive American consumer demand down.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which spans Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor, has reached an overall progress rate of 82.45 per cent as of April, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 — A US lawmaker plans to introduce legislation in coming weeks to verify the location of artificial-intelligence chips like those made by Nvidia after they are sold.

BEIJING, May 6 — China’s services activity expanded at its slowest pace in seven months last month, with new orders growth slackening from March, weighed by uncertainty caused by US tariffs, a private sector survey showed today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Opposition parties should unite with the Madani Government in facing the ongoing trade crisis between the United States and China to ensure the continuity and stability of Malaysia’s economy, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The 24 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysian goods is not due to the country’s close relations with China, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Speaking during a special parliamentary...

HANOI, May 3 — Vietnam has sent diplomatic notes to China and the Philippines via a statement today to protest against their activities in contested South China Sea waters, urging them to respect its territorial claims.

HONG KONG/SHENZHEN, May 2 — Doris Au, a seller of door locks and hardware in Hong Kong for 25 years, received a letter from her bank, DBS Group, last June stating that her business account would be closed.